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please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

i have a honda civic si 2002 and i need to replace my knock sensor.

this is going to be my first time approaching this and i cant find a guide.

can you guys please tell me where it is? also, if you have any tips to get to it please tell .

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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

2.0 DOHC: Front side of the block near the starter

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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

hmm . am i going to have to take off the cylinder head to reach it ?

also, part choice . which one should i get ?

http://www.autozone.com/engine-manag...hc/540571_0_0/

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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

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hmm . am i going to have to take off the cylinder head to reach it ?
No. That would be like going through the tailpipe to reach the air filter.
also, part choice . which one should i get ?
What's wrong with yours?
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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

You reach it from underneath.
You may need to remove a manifold support bracket to reach the sensor.

If you have codes, check if the wire got chewed by a rodent or see if someone damaged it while replacing the starter.
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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

it needs to be replaced i got the code

i got the code : p0325

i also have the code p1298
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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

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i also have the code p1298
Needs an ELD?

Read this bulletin it has the part number to buy and a how-to:

http://engine-codes.com/uploads/honda/05-006.pdf
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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

okay i got the part and i am finally nutting up to do attempt the fix. Anyone know the bolt size for the knock sensor?
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Take 10, 12, 14, 17 wrenches with you and find out?
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Re: please help with 2002 honda civic si knock sensor

was able to get to it with my skinny hands haha . now i gotta replace the eld
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