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Wonko_The_Sane
5th June 2003, 10:30
I know some Maestro owners have added an indicator to their car to see in the "cockpit" when the knock sensor is activated. How exactly is this done?

Mine can be a bugger for preignition sometimes, and sometimes seems to lose power. My thought is it's adjusting the ignition map because the knock sensor is triggered. I can hear it pinking well enough, and it deals with it in seconds usually...but it'd still be a nice thing to know for sure!

I had a scary moment today..coming up a steep hill on the way to work, foot to the floor, kickdown engaged, 65MPH passing a BMW (heh.), I hear "WARNING! Low oil Pressure." 4 times..no light, just the voice...

I think (I hope) she's mistaken...my level is full..

J199 HHG
5th June 2003, 13:24
I would be very interested to hear this reply too as I am part way through reverse engineering the ignition ECU to make a generic knock detect box to use on my Land Rover. The Maestro / Montego knock sensor fits the 4.6l V8 block.