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Old May 9, 2025 | 10:48 AM
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02 trans am and knock senser (1) was on obdt2. Reset codes and filled with high test . Nope! Dealer replaced both knock sensors. Then I smell coolant. Then Check Engine light came on.
Took car back. Said that the wire harness was pinched between intake and head. Fee of charge. That is why I was smelling antifreeze. Was leaking. So I am out of a car for 3 days.
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Old Jun 7, 2025 | 10:49 PM
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In my experience the dealer ALWAYS makes mistakes, usually big ones. My opinion of the aptitude of dealer shops has had a steep drop over the years.
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How was the knock sensor harness being pinched between the head and intake causing an antifreeze smell?
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They BS'd him and more than likely disturbed the steam tube orings or a hose attached to it. Dang sure easy enough to happen so cant knock em to bad on that one.
Check engine was result of pinched knock harness.
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