Knock Sensor wanted '88 4AGZE AW11

[davidscaw11]

I hope someone can help.

My knock sensor has failed and it is proving difficult to locate a replacement.

Part number 89615-17010

is anyone able to help? Thanks. David

[ClanFever]

For the 3S you can use a knock sensor from many other vehicles, such as the 5sfe from a Camry. I am wondering if you could do the same, as long as it's the same thread and plug, it is listening for the same noise. Any 4a, 5a or 7a engine would most likely work, at least I would have thought. Would be good if someone can confirm

[GDII]

For the 3S you can use a knock sensor from many other vehicles, such as the 5sfe from a Camry. I am wondering if you could do the same, as long as it's the same thread and plug, it is listening for the same noise. Any 4a, 5a or 7a engine would most likely work, at least I would have thought. Would be good if someone can confirm

The part number is specific to 4AGZE so I'd not risk it without prior knowledge of someone confirming another type works.

[ClanFever]

For the 3S you can use a knock sensor from many other vehicles, such as the 5sfe from a Camry. I am wondering if you could do the same, as long as it's the same thread and plug, it is listening for the same noise. Any 4a, 5a or 7a engine would most likely work, at least I would have thought. Would be good if someone can confirm

The part number is specific to 4AGZE so I'd not risk it without prior knowledge of someone confirming another type works.

Is the part number on the 3sgte more generic?

[davidscaw11]

The part number is 89615-17010.

Thanks for your help.

[GDII]

For the 3S you can use a knock sensor from many other vehicles, such as the 5sfe from a Camry. I am wondering if you could do the same, as long as it's the same thread and plug, it is listening for the same noise. Any 4a, 5a or 7a engine would most likely work, at least I would have thought. Would be good if someone can confirm

The part number is specific to 4AGZE so I'd not risk it without prior knowledge of someone confirming another type works.

Is the part number on the 3sgte more generic?

Yes they are a lot more generic but still there were at least 3 different ones on the MR2 3SGTE for Japan. It always pays to check as each engine type and configuration has a knock frequency that differs. One engines knock frequency might be another engines background noise. Although it seems a 1UZ V8 sensor is the same as 3S sensor for some versions of the MR2. Do the research before potentially damaging your engine.

[ClanFever]

For the 3S you can use a knock sensor from many other vehicles, such as the 5sfe from a Camry. I am wondering if you could do the same, as long as it's the same thread and plug, it is listening for the same noise. Any 4a, 5a or 7a engine would most likely work, at least I would have thought. Would be good if someone can confirm

The part number is specific to 4AGZE so I'd not risk it without prior knowledge of someone confirming another type works.

Is the part number on the 3sgte more generic?

Yes they are a lot more generic but still there were at least 3 different ones on the MR2 3SGTE for Japan. It always pays to check as each engine type and configuration has a knock frequency that differs. One engines knock frequency might be another engines background noise. Although it seems a 1UZ V8 sensor is the same as 3S sensor for some versions of the MR2. Do the research before potentially damaging your engine.

We did our research and still damaged my engine

[GDII]

We did our research and still damaged my engine

Not from knock, from the common GEN2 block crack on the water pump side of cylinder 1.
Much off topic, where are the Mods?!

[ClanFever]

We did our research and still damaged my engine

Not from knock, from the common GEN2 block crack on the water pump side of cylinder 1.
Much off topic, where are the Mods?!

Knock knock? Oh wait we're trying to avoid that...

A more serious answer might be, contact Car Parts Canterbury. They've usually got tons of MR2s (and Levin's) so might be your best bet if it is an urgent issue. https://www.carpartscanterbury.co.nz/ - Also I take it you've contacted Toyota and made sure they don't have any?

[davidscaw11]

Yeah Toyota said they had one which turned out to be an empty box - doh

Thanks for the help guys.

[fancypants]

Glad this has been addressed