Knock Sensor 2002 Outback... Safe to drive?

[scowsert]

My sisters knock sensor just thru a code for the knock sensor. Is it
safe for her to drive for a week till I can get to fixing it?

 

[Edward Hayes]

If you don't hear any detonation your ok but, to be safe just take it
easy. ed

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

I agree, though, if I needed to buy fuel in that week I'd go up one
octane rating I think - again, just to be safe.

Carl

 

[Ross Lyall]

My sisters knock sensor just thru a code for the knock sensor. Is it

safe for her to drive for a week till I can get to fixing it?

Read this and decide for yourself...

http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Articles/Engine/Detonation/

 

[Danny Russell]

My sisters knock sensor just thru a code for the knock sensor. Is it
safe for her to drive for a week till I can get to fixing it?

The faulty knock sensor code is accompianied by retarded ignition timing, the exact amount which is
based on the intake air temperature.

So you might have a molasses-like throttle response, and reduced fuel economy, but it WON'T knock.

You'll be fine. -Danny