Hi everyone. I just picked up a 94 Bonneville with 160,000 miles bought "as is" from a local used car lot. The Service Engine Soon light was on and he pulled the code for me and it said knock sensor. He said its nothing to worry about. Any thoughts on this, will this cause the computer to retard timing and lead to a loss in power? The car seems alittle sluggish for having 170hp although it could just be the high milage although it doesn't smoke or anything. Any help is appreciated,
Eric

I would suggest changing it. It'* there to protect the engine. You will need to drain the coolant, or be ready to get wet. Make sure it'* torqued at the exact amount, no more, no less.

14 foot pounds, do not use any thread tape or sealant on the threads.

It'* a pretty simple task does it tell you bank 1 or 2?

I agree. Change out that knock sensor.

Mike..please confirm that torque spec. I know 14lbs is the S2 motor, not sure is S1 is the same. Thanks

It didnt say anything about which bank, I was told it was on the passenger side though

If memory serves me right. S1 had a single sensor.

I forgot my S1 S2 switch when was that again. Hmmm if it'* S1 he might not get that wet.

S2 in NA cars in 95
S2 in SC cars in 96