Resistance Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery cover.
Remove the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
Disconnect the KS connector.
Measure resistance between KS terminals A and B.
- If not within the specification, replace the KS. (See KNOCK SENSOR (KS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- If the monitor item status/specification (reference) is not within the specification, even though the KS resistance is within the specification, perform the CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION .
KS resistance

Approx. 4.87 megohms