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**Ls14thgen** · 07-12-2014, 11:06 AM

What's up guys I'm new to this an I have a 02 camaro ss that's been sitting for a couple months started her up drove it around for about a week... I filled up the tank within 15 mins ses light came on throwing a P0332 code ( knock sensor), the car runs fine doesn't seem like I'm loosing power or running sluggish, any idea if it's from the gas??

**pajeff02** · 07-13-2014, 03:55 AM

The wire harness and sensors themselves are susceptible to damage from both water and poor routing. Was the car parked outside all that time?

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**Ls14thgen** · 07-13-2014, 08:32 AM

Thank you, and yes the person I purchased it from had it sitting outside with a cover over it, the car runs perfect I was just wondering if I should get it changed admittedly could it cause more damage to the motor?

**cammed goat** · 07-13-2014, 12:03 PM

Have you checked any of the wiring to see if they were chewed up? Just to be safe, check as rodents could have nested under the cowl by crawling underneath the car and climbing up onto the engine.

**Ls14thgen** · 07-13-2014, 12:44 PM

Everything looks good I think I'm just going to run to the auto store an pick up a new sensor

**cammed goat** · 07-13-2014, 02:40 PM

OK. Keep us updated.

**pajeff02** · 07-13-2014, 03:31 PM

Best to install GM knock sensors if you have to replace them (there are 2 under the intake). Other members have had issues with aftermarket sensors.

**Ls14thgen** · 07-13-2014, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the info is it a bad idea to drive the car with the knock sensors bad?

**pajeff02** · 07-13-2014, 03:40 PM

Just keep your foot out of it and you'll be fine. All they do is send a signal to the PCM when detonation is detected and the PCM pulls ignition timing to compensate.

**Ls14thgen** · 07-13-2014, 03:42 PM

Thanks when I get free on Tuesday after work I'll get those sensors in

**cammed goat** · 07-13-2014, 04:00 PM

Another thing: when removing the intake manifold, be sure to remove the oil pressure sending unit as to not break it.

**Ls14thgen** · 07-13-2014, 04:14 PM

I just took it for a quick spin and now the ses light has shut off

**cammed goat** · 07-13-2014, 04:17 PM

Possibly reset itself. I would clear the code and keep an eye on that light just to be safe.

**Ls14thgen** · 07-13-2014, 04:25 PM

Agreed I think I'm going to change it to be on the safe side

**Decadence75** · 07-13-2014, 05:39 PM

Another thing to look at is the actual knock sensor harness that is under the intake as it is pretty common for folks to crush those wires when re-installing the intake.