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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 11:57 AM
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At first my Z sounded like it had an exhaust leak. Then my service engine light came on. Lifted it and no leaks. Took it to get the codes read and it came up as a knock sensor. But I changed it about 8 months ago. Although while trying to start it it kept blowing a 15 fuse. It cranks but wont start. When I tried a 20 it still wouldnt start but it didnt blow it either. What the hell is going on? Anyone?
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 12:00 PM
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Never (and I can't emphasize this enough) NEVER use an over-rated fuse to troubleshoot. Use an automotive circuit breaker if you need to, but don't go throwing more amps into a wire than it's rated for.

Is the knock sensor OEM or aftermarket? Have you checked the sensor's connector or wires for damage?
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrian74
it it kept blowing a 15 fuse. It cranks but wont start. When I tried a 20 it still wouldnt start but it didnt blow it either. What the hell is going on? Anyone?
Please stop working on your own car. Anyone who puts a larger fuse in place to try to "fix" a short shouldn't be working on any car
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 03:39 PM
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Which fuse was it? Any mods?
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by zakmartin

Is the knock sensor OEM or aftermarket? Have you checked the sensor's connector or wires for damage?
Its OEM. And havent gotten the time to but i will today
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Skene
Which fuse was it? Any mods?
it was the IGN CONT & ECCS. No mods
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 10:32 AM
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You broke it
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 03:29 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 01:29 PM
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Sounds fixed to me if it happens again try a 40 amp!
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