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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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I have a 2000 TA and the 'Service Engine Soon' light has come on. I will run the scanner on her tonight, but was just curious if any one knows of any common problems?? Any info will help!
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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There's a huge list of codes, there's no way anyone will be able to help you without a description of the problem. You're basically saying "my car is broken, what's wrong?" and giving 0 details. The code will ultimately determine what you need to do to fix it though.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Has it been running rough or idling weird starting up funny or bogging down?
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Sounds like the problem I have with my car: http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/f8/hey-guys-164362/
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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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This thread is useless without the codes or any symptoms at all. Think before you post.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Looks like we are looking @ Code #P0327 (Knock Sensor 1, Circuit Low Input (Bank 1))
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Sooooooo.......do you still need help? Or do you got it figured out from here?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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I think so... Isn't there 2 sensors on the intake.. If so i'll replace them both while I am at the one. Probably need to replace the intake gaskets also. But, I am not sure exactly what the sensor does, or it's purpose... or if I went a little while before replacing it, would it be alright?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Rbaksi - I was just asking a general question, it's not useless. Usually with F body cars, many of them encounter similar problems...hince to general question. Such a problem that usually occurs is the headlamp 'noise' and the flipping up and down upon lock/unlock and the fog lamps flashing... this is a TYPICAL problem. That's sorta why I was asking to see if there was a given... just like that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOVqS7_Ca9A
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Originally Posted by JESTRADA
I think so... Isn't there 2 sensors on the intake.. If so i'll replace them both while I am at the one. Probably need to replace the intake gaskets also. But, I am not sure exactly what the sensor does, or it's purpose... or if I went a little while before replacing it, would it be alright?
Yea, but you only have a P0327 right? Not a PO332? I'm not an expert by any means, but it should just be the sensor on the driver's side.

But does it sound like your engine is running fine? Or do you actually have engine knock or any other extra sound coming from the engine?

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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Sounds like the problem I have with my car: http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/f8/hey-guys-164362/
That reminds me, I never got back to you on that plasma pressure regulator deal
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Yea, but you only have a P0327 right? Not a PO332? I'm not an expert by any means, but it should just be the sensor on the driver's side.

But does it sound like your engine is running fine? Or do you actually have engine knock or any other extra sound coming from the engine?
Yep, just the P0327 - Nope no knocks, no odd sounds. It does seem to be running fine and strong. I was told this particular sensor may have something to do with how the fuel is regulated. So... I could be burning some gas!! And with these high prices! Don't want that.
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i think you have one of these problems
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAUw...feature=fvwrel
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Originally Posted by JESTRADA
Rbaksi - I was just asking a general question, it's not useless. Usually with F body cars, many of them encounter similar problems...hince to general question. Such a problem that usually occurs is the headlamp 'noise' and the flipping up and down upon lock/unlock and the fog lamps flashing... this is a TYPICAL problem. That's sorta why I was asking to see if there was a given... just like that.

The problem is, the headlight issue is very specific. What you did would be like the equivalent of going to a doctors office, telling them your sick, and then when they ask what's wrong you go "uh...iono". I'm glad you found out what you need, please be more specific next time though.
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Yea, but you only have a P0327 right? Not a PO332? I'm not an expert by any means, but it should just be the sensor on the driver's side.
It shows. The knock sensors on LS1 F-bodies are located in the valley cover, front/rear, not driver/passenger.

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Yep, just the P0327 - Nope no knocks, no odd sounds. It does seem to be running fine and strong. I was told this particular sensor may have something to do with how the fuel is regulated. So... I could be burning some gas!! And with these high prices! Don't want that.
May as well buy two new knock sensors, and a new knock sensor wiring harness. Follow the intake manifold removal guides and like everybody says, be EXTRA careful around the oil pressure sending unit at the back of the intake manifold.
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
It shows. The knock sensors on LS1 F-bodies are located in the valley cover, front/rear, not driver/passenger.


Well I guess it's good that I realize that I still have a lot to learn, better than acting like a know-it-all ricer. I didn't know the exact location, just that there was a sensor for each bank.
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