1) Safety and prep
- Cool engine, chock wheels, disconnect negative battery.
- Gather tools: OE replacement knock sensor, correct socket, small hammer or impact transducer for testing, digital scope or automotive scan tool that shows knock counts/voltage, multimeter, cleaning rag, torque wrench, anti‑seize (only if OEM permits), dielectric grease for connector.

2) Locate the sensor
- The knock sensor is a piezoelectric transducer threaded into the engine block (often near the middle of the cylinder block or adjacent to the cylinders). Consult the factory manual for the exact location on the 12H‑T. It must be mounted solidly to the block to sense block vibration.

3) Visual and wiring checks (always do first)
- Inspect connector for corrosion, broken lock, crushed wires and proper pin seating.
- Trace harness to ECU for chafing or breaks.
- Check ground/earth integrity for the engine block and ECU.

4) Functional test (in‑vehicle)
- Reconnect battery. Use a scan tool that reads knock counts/knock sensor signal (or an oscilloscope if available).
- With engine at idle, lightly tap the block near the sensor with a small hammer while watching the scope/scan tool. A healthy sensor produces short AC voltage spikes (high‑frequency) seen as pulses or an increase in knock counts.
- If you only have a DMM: check for continuity to the ECU pin and for shorts to ground/other circuits. Do NOT rely on DC resistance of the piezo element — it’s often meaningless.

5) Fault diagnosis summary
- Symptoms of a bad sensor or circuit: no signal on tap test, intermittent/noisy signal, displayed knock codes, poor performance or ECU retarding timing/entering limp strategy, or persistent knock counts when there is no mechanical noise.
- If harness and ECU pin are good but sensor gives no/weak pulses on scope or scan tool, replace the sensor. If wiring is bad, repair wiring/connectors first.

6) Replacement (ordered steps)
- Disconnect battery negative.
- Unplug the knock sensor connector.
- Remove the sensor with the correct socket; keep the mounting area clean.
- Inspect and clean the mounting surface on the block — it must be flat and free of debris.
- Fit new OE sensor. Use anti‑seize only if the service manual allows; otherwise install dry. Torque the sensor to the manufacturer’s spec (consult the workshop manual). Do not over‑tighten — the element is delicate.
- Reconnect the connector (use a tiny amount of dielectric grease on terminals if desired), reconnect battery, clear codes with scan tool.
- Road test while monitoring knock signal or knock counts; repeat the tap test to confirm operation.

Theory — how the knock sensor works
- The knock sensor is a piezoelectric accelerometer tuned to the high‑frequency vibrations produced by abnormal combustion (detonation/diesel knock). Mechanical impulses produce an AC voltage from the piezo element. The sensor is mechanically coupled to the engine block so it senses block vibration rather than pressure in the combustion chamber. The ECU reads the sensor waveform (or counts pulses) and interprets increases in specific high‑frequency energy as knock events.

How the repair fixes the fault
- Replacing a failed sensor restores the accurate mechanical‑to‑electrical conversion (vibration → voltage). That correct signal allows the ECU to detect real knock and take corrective action (retard injection/ignition timing, modify injection pulse width, log faults, or enter different fueling strategies). If the ECU was seeing no signal (open circuit) it might ignore knock or run a conservative timing map, reducing performance; if it was seeing false/noisy or intermittent signals it could wrongly retard timing or throw fault codes. Fixing the sensor or its wiring removes false/no signal conditions so the ECU can properly protect the engine and maintain performance.

Common failure modes and cautions
- Failures: open piezo element, cracked housing, poor electrical connection, loose mounting, oil contamination, damaged harness.
- Don’t measure piezo resistance expecting a conventional resistance value.
- Ensure good mechanical mounting and correct torque. Don’t over‑apply grease to the mounting face or sensors. Use the correct OE part.

Done.
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