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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001EXPRESS 1 TON VAN V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONOPERATION
2001 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R
Operation
2001 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Operation
A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is used in conjunction with one knock sensor in order to control detonation. On a PCM application, no KS module will be found as it is internal to the control module.
A 5-volt reference is applied to the knock sensor which has an internal resistance of about 100,000 ohms. This resistance will lower the applied voltage to about half or 2.5 volts. When a knock is present, a small IAC voltage is produced by the knock sensor and transmitted to the control module riding on top of the already existing 2.5 volts. An IAC voltage monitor inside the control module will detect the knock and trigger the control module to start retarding the spark incrementally.
A 5-volt reference is applied to the knock sensor which has an internal resistance of about 100,000 ohms. This resistance will lower the applied voltage to about half or 2.5 volts. When a knock is present, a small IAC voltage is produced by the knock sensor and transmitted to the control module riding on top of the already existing 2.5 volts. An IAC voltage monitor inside the control module will detect the knock and trigger the control module to start retarding the spark incrementally.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.