i haven’t attempted yet but they wanted 300+ to replace mine so i’m going
to see if i can borrow all those cool tools ya got there and do it
myself…i’ve done a few minor things to my car myself and it was super
rewarding..girl power=saving money…i have a 98 legacy wagon GT so i’m
gonna go see if i can locate the sensor first.
Great video. However, the 1996 2.2 liter is different than my 1999 2.5
liter Outback. I had to remove the big plastic air box (very easy) and I
also removed the small tube containing radiator fluid going to the throttle
body. Then it was much more accessible (like the subject 2.2 liter).
@chongman99 Good to hear. Don’t over tighten the bolt to the knock sensor
or you could crack the sensor housing. i was told that 15 lbs is all that
is needed for the knock sensor bolt. Not everyone has a torque wrench in
their tool box so to be safe make sure the bolt is snug and don’t crank
down like a maniac. You don’t want to undo what you just did. Saving money
feels pretty damn good huh?
@bhstone1 It’s weird that this part is so easy to change for some cars and
almost impossible on others. I ended up taking it to the dealer for the
final fix. I bought a new sensor at RockAuto hoping to save some money and
do it myself, but when I couldn’t get the clips apart I took it to a local
shop and they put it on. But, they didn’t tighten it correctly and the car
ran like hell, and of course, they wouldn’t even look at it again since I
brought in the part, so the dealer fixed it – $100
i am not able to screw the new one back on… theres no room… should i
assemble the solenoid and wire before bolting it on or bolt on the solenoid
loose first then try and wiggle it for assembly? its so frustrating.. i
have a 2.5 ltr
Excellent video! Although, on my 1997 Legacy Outback there was no way the
plastic clip was coming apart. I just about ruined my hands trying to get
at that and get the plugs apart. I finally had to give up, it literally
just wouldn’t come apart. I had to make an appointment to get it fixed,
sigh.. after all that work too.
I wish I had seen this video a year ago! I took my car in and they messed
about with wires, and plugs and charged me 200 bucks without solving the
problem. Talked to a subaru parts guy in barrie, and he told me it was
probably the knock sensor. 3 minutes after seeing this video I looked down
under the throttle body to see the cracked sensor. It was going to be an
hour and a half of shop labor to change the sensor. The internet is an
awesome place because of videos like this! thanks very much!
I have alot of trouble with knock sensors… I’ve done a bunch (very common
that they crack) and I must say… I can see why you didn’t include the
actual installation in your vid. It’s a real pain.
Damn! I hope that knock sensor of Forester 98` located on the same place!
That red light notice is killing me!!! ))) Thank you for your helpful
video!!!
@kablamo222 This is something I had trouble with but what is going on there
is “Merge” is taking the screwdrive and poking the back of the connector
because its held in by “2” clips one that u can clearly see and another one
on the back. ” you can’t see it well but things will make sense if you look
at the replacement sensor”
esse maldito sensor no pointer gti da volkswagen que tive..me levou mais de
2000 mil nos eletrecistas desgraçados..ele estava desatarrachado do
bloco..eu apertei ele no lugar e o carro ficou zerinho..
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i haven’t attempted yet but they wanted 300+ to replace mine so i’m going
to see if i can borrow all those cool tools ya got there and do it
myself…i’ve done a few minor things to my car myself and it was super
rewarding..girl power=saving money…i have a 98 legacy wagon GT so i’m
gonna go see if i can locate the sensor first.
Great video. However, the 1996 2.2 liter is different than my 1999 2.5
liter Outback. I had to remove the big plastic air box (very easy) and I
also removed the small tube containing radiator fluid going to the throttle
body. Then it was much more accessible (like the subject 2.2 liter).
@chongman99 Good to hear. Don’t over tighten the bolt to the knock sensor
or you could crack the sensor housing. i was told that 15 lbs is all that
is needed for the knock sensor bolt. Not everyone has a torque wrench in
their tool box so to be safe make sure the bolt is snug and don’t crank
down like a maniac. You don’t want to undo what you just did. Saving money
feels pretty damn good huh?
nice
I replaced mine – super easy. Thanks for sharing.
@dmonkfunk oh yea man dont go the subaru dealer in barrie…. those guys
rip you off baaadddd
@bhstone1 It’s weird that this part is so easy to change for some cars and
almost impossible on others. I ended up taking it to the dealer for the
final fix. I bought a new sensor at RockAuto hoping to save some money and
do it myself, but when I couldn’t get the clips apart I took it to a local
shop and they put it on. But, they didn’t tighten it correctly and the car
ran like hell, and of course, they wouldn’t even look at it again since I
brought in the part, so the dealer fixed it – $100
You have to clear the code with a code reader. You can borrow one or try
Auto Zone or Advanced Auto and see if you can use theirs.
Ok people, this is how a DIY video should be done. Amazing!!
Thank you. I followed your instructions and it seems to have worked well.
The old one had a big crack on it. (96 outback, 2.2L)
That was a screwed up sentence but you are correct about the coil pack. A
coil pack is not a fuel injection system. Thank you for the correction
i am not able to screw the new one back on… theres no room… should i
assemble the solenoid and wire before bolting it on or bolt on the solenoid
loose first then try and wiggle it for assembly? its so frustrating.. i
have a 2.5 ltr
Thank you!
@idemedia wat size engine is yours? I have an ’01 forrester that needs
knock sensor. And how did your car run before the knock sensor replacement
I replaced my knock sensor but it still says code P0325. Do I have to turn
the engine on and drive it for a little bit?
Excellent video! Although, on my 1997 Legacy Outback there was no way the
plastic clip was coming apart. I just about ruined my hands trying to get
at that and get the plugs apart. I finally had to give up, it literally
just wouldn’t come apart. I had to make an appointment to get it fixed,
sigh.. after all that work too.
Thank you for posting this video up I love my subaru and just got a p0325
read.
nice ratchet , i always loved craftsman
Help!! I lost the bolt for the knock sensor. Can you tell me the dimensions
of the bolt so that I can get a replacement? Thanx
I wish I had seen this video a year ago! I took my car in and they messed
about with wires, and plugs and charged me 200 bucks without solving the
problem. Talked to a subaru parts guy in barrie, and he told me it was
probably the knock sensor. 3 minutes after seeing this video I looked down
under the throttle body to see the cracked sensor. It was going to be an
hour and a half of shop labor to change the sensor. The internet is an
awesome place because of videos like this! thanks very much!
Cool video! thank you for sharing!!
I have alot of trouble with knock sensors… I’ve done a bunch (very common
that they crack) and I must say… I can see why you didn’t include the
actual installation in your vid. It’s a real pain.
Damn! I hope that knock sensor of Forester 98` located on the same place!
That red light notice is killing me!!! ))) Thank you for your helpful
video!!!
wow jenial gracias !!
Very good ! Thanks !
@kablamo222 This is something I had trouble with but what is going on there
is “Merge” is taking the screwdrive and poking the back of the connector
because its held in by “2” clips one that u can clearly see and another one
on the back. ” you can’t see it well but things will make sense if you look
at the replacement sensor”
Thanks very help full
I was just quoted $400 parts and labor to fix this. Seems easy enough to do
myself.
esse maldito sensor no pointer gti da volkswagen que tive..me levou mais de
2000 mil nos eletrecistas desgraçados..ele estava desatarrachado do
bloco..eu apertei ele no lugar e o carro ficou zerinho..
@MergeDammitMerge Which way are you turning to loosen the bolt?
Counterclockwise?