xterra knock sensor relocation p0325 code

[@CodytheCarGuy]

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[@Slotcarking]

Thanks SO much for showing a picture of the M6-1.0 x 30mm bolt! Can’t believe how many videos of this relocation procedure DON’T SHOW it!!!

[@Golden.Rookie]

Ty I needed that info!

[@philipf2349]

Just wanted to say thanks. I watched your video and a few like yours and finally did my relocation and everything went great. I was reluctant to do because of some negative opinions about the relocation. But after 180k miles it made more sense just to relocate it. Thanks to all the first gen xterra you tubers!

[@leniyemsvictorero2360]

great! i have a nissan xterra 2004 i relocated mine but still does not work., whats the part number and where you got it thank you

[@DocNo27]

Been putting this off for years but using the maxima harness is genius. Thanks!

[@swreeder1]

Just did this to my Nephew 2003 Nissan Frontier and it worked and was super easy fix. Truck now accelerates, idles and runs better. Thanks for saving us a TON of money and work with a simple relocation!!

[@JamesAutoDude]

Can't believe they have it in that location! Such b.s. Thank you so much!

[@crazyoldswampyankee1835]

Thanks so much for this video! I bought a 2003 Xterra at a great price recently, and it showed a bad knock sensor. I used the procedure you demonstrate here and it fixed the issue, enabling the truck to pass right through emissions testing. May not be the ideal place to mount the sensor, but at least it is still functional to some degree and it satisfies emissions requirements without having to tear down the entire top of the engine. I took mine a step further, cutting the original sensor wire further to the rear and soldering all wires into a new 2 conductor harness connector in case I ever get to replace the sensor in the stock position.

[@CodytheCarGuy]

Yeah there are several ways to mount it but relocating it is so much better than tearing down the intake which i have done before. Glad the video helped and thanks for watching !

[@rogerfierro535]

Just double checking! Did your car pass the emissions test?

[@mr.skeptical3071]

How hard was it to do?

[@lowhombre]

Doing this for an older friend who have a fixed income this weekend, it was puttering on them a while back and scanned it with the OBDII reader and it came back to be the knock sensor and this weekend it finally gave up on them. Thank you for this.

[@thinkjeremiah]

Cody, you are the Buddah of repair hacks. This saves me so much time and money. I can't turn wrenches like I used to. This saves my cramped fingers and wrists a week of recovery. Thank you so much. So very much! Thank you, thank you.

[@ronmitchell8929]

They sell kits on ebay. New knock sensor and plug in for about $15. I would use butt connector crimps and heat shrink. You are asking for trouble with wire nuts. Also if you have the wire the side of the block or head is a much better location. It picks up valve rattle vibrations.

[@armandolongoria4625]

Hey this worked on my Xterra! Thanks man and for everyone else make sure you buy the part from the dealer or amazon that looks exactly like it.

[@ironhorse8833]

Do you have a link to where you bought the part from? I tried buying a knock sensor and the pigtail connector and they didn't fit each other. Any info would be helpful. Thanks

[@leniyemsvictorero2360]

hi whats the part you got i got mine from amazon but still does not work

[@CincoDave27]

Did the mod as described on my 2004 Xterra. Got my parts from Amazon. It's all happy now. Yes, this is probably not the optimum theoretical location for the knock sensor, but we're talking about an engine who's designers should be flogged. Nice Job on the video!

[@DPrent]

Could you link me to the parts you got? I have an 04 3.3 Xterra

[@CincoDave27]

Here's the link to Amazon where I got em.... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014GBZ01M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@josephsnow3487]

what knock sebnor and harness did you use and where did you get it ?

[@CincoDave27]

the stuff in the link above is all i ordered. You will have to splice in the existing harness, but only on one side.

[@jsalvati]

Evil Betty how is this fix still working out for you?

[@jasonlopez1542]

THANKS CAR GUY. JUST RELOCATED KNOCK SENSOR ON A 2003 FRONTIER 3.3 NATURALLY ASPERATED. USED 1997 MAXIMA SENSOR AND HARNESS. WIRED INTO HARNESS RIGHT WHERE YOU SAID AND WORKS GREAT. NO MORE CODE P0327. LANCASTER CA T ND M AUTOMOTIVE

[@tinman9341]

I did this to my 2000 Xterra after watching this video. The mechanic quoted me $675.49 for the work including parts. The knock sensor only cost about $10 at Autozone and the rest was basically labor. I only ended up spending $20 at Amazon for the sensor, loom, and wire cutters. Thanks for this great advice!!!!

[@tylerlizewski7344]

How’s it holding up??

[@tinman9341]

@@tylerlizewski7344I sold it to a family member that still has it to this day. No check engine light and still holding up.

[@daleravic]

@@tinman9341 Was the sensor you got from the maxima?

[@tinman9341]

@@daleravic yes it was. I ended up placing it in top the manifold. It’s been over 2 years now without issues.

[@SergeiWhobichakokov]

Thanks for the video. Relocated mine 2 weeks ago. Afterwards I cleared my CEL. Yes I know the knock sensor code doesn't throw the light. But ever since replacing the KS, my CEL has not come back on for my catalytic converter. the po420 code. Could be just a coincidence but nevertheless, I'm a happy guy.

[@xXVintersorgXx]

The knock sensor does throw a code. P0325

[@michaelszczys8316]

I'm just wondering how much a faulty knock sensor throws off other things in operation? Mine isn't showing much for codes except the knock sensor, but it lapses in and out of closed loop.

[@PhillipAndWorld]

thanks for the video! saved us a ton of labor and fees! all the other replacement videos were horrible and you down right got it perfect!

[@frankkern9527]

My 2003 xterra was misfiring Bad ,got spark and fuel ,new plugs,wires,rotor and cap...no change , had knock sensor code for 11 months.....ignored it....did relocation as you showed..RUNS LIKE NEW ! THANK YOU !!

[@CodytheCarGuy]

Glad it helped !! Sure beats taking the intake off.

[@eric9913]

How much does it cost

[@ssprice1978]

Wanted to say thank you for your video. Being on disability don't have a lot of money for auto repair. Bought the parts and fixed it myself. Again thank you.

[@dirkrep5879]

haha this is great as I just had knee surgery and am too on disability. Just finished mine and works great. Now with all this time on my hands, I'm just going down the list of shit that needs fixing on my truck.

[@chibear1121]

So I did this on my 03 xterra super charged.I used a wire harness from a xterra I got at a junkyard.And got a sensor from rock auto.I didn't think it was going to work because I had to bolt the sensor to the supercharger.But it did and I passed emissions Thanks Cody!

[@richardmurray1388]

Excellent idea. Gonna do this but solder connections and then use shrink boot over connections. Saves a bunch of $$$$ labor wise friend.

[@elements422]

I just did this relocate on my 2000 Xterra. Code is gone. 2V reading off the sensor. Timing is back to what it should be and runs way smoother now. Thanks bro.

[@tuesdaymarch9852]

elements422 what model/year harness and sensor did you put on for relocating?

[@elements422]

I did not use a harness. I ran my own wires right from the knock sensor to complete the bypass.

[@dirkrep5879]

check out this forum, they have a parts list of everything you will need and where to find it. www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f46/knock-sensor-relocation-how-41704/

[@carrocarro1972]

I thought this was Eric the car guy but either way thanks Cody

[@335ibimmer10]

Thank you man, I’m going to be doing this today when I get out of work,I have an 02 sc frontier

[@wackypack]

yes! thank you for this vid it worked and saved me serious $$, great video, stable, crystal clear, well lit, good pace, concise instructions, 5-star, triple A, etc!!

[@CodytheCarGuy]

Thanks , Glad it helped you save some bucks. That's exactly why I make these how to videos.

[@ymb_loki5098]

So you dont have to pull or even unplug the old 1. You just bypass it?

[@ymb_loki5098]

So you dont have to pull or even unplug the old 1. You just bypass it?

[@ymb_loki5098]

@@CodytheCarGuy so you don't have to pull or even unplug the old 1. You just bypass it? If so sweet deal!! What year and car to get the harness off of. My wife nissan just died 2day of a knock sensor

[@housepumpinpc3983]

Nice video. I thought about the original part location and read some of the comments about the harmonics being further away and I came to this conclusion. That location is only good for piston misfire. The vehicle is ohc so camshaft noise is a no. It's closer to the rear of the engine so the front cylinders would be difficult to pick up misfires. Crap engineering at its finest. They could have placed at least 2 sensors above the plenum. With metal that contacts with the same place as the original part. I did do this because I took the upper plenum off for valve cover gaskets and at the time the sensor was 100 bucks. No way... I would say if you want factory location, go full bore. Valve cover gaskets, knock sensor, fuel injectors and if you can replace the exhaust manifolds, I guarantee one or both have cracks. If you are doing 500 dollar labor, get the most bang for your buck.

[@hotflashfoto]

Wire nuts and tape is just asking for trouble later down the road. There's a lot of heat under that hood. Even crimping is not ideal since it relies on a pressure-fit connection. Solder it, use heat-shrink, and don't ever worry about it again.

[@eetf1]

Thank Cody! Clear, simple and informative...they way all instructionals should be. I think that I can save a bundle now with this info.

[@ronaldreagan388]

That engine's other complicated thing is it has a lot of hoses... vacuum, air, and coolant. Specially coolant small hoses that are hidden and difficult to get to

[@sabahjason1]

I have 04 xterra with p0238 the engine run fine on idle but it feel want to give up on higher rev , my major problem is the car won't engage when I shift the lever I feel it want to engage on D little bit but It won't , my question is what was the symptoms for your car is my transmission not engage is related to the code p0238 knock sensor . B.S I have 1 code only

[@davedembinski7712]

Hi Cody I re-listened to the video. So you can use a knock sensor that is technically for the maxima like the one you used in this video. I ordered the sensor for the xterra and it didn't fit the harness so I returned and bought the sensor that fits the maxima harness.

[@dirkrep5879]

Hey Cody - Thanks for putting the time in making this video, and the example of how extensive the work actually is if any viewers want to change the KS in the original spot. ONLY CALL OUT that I've tried to forget but leads me to post my first actual comment on youtube.... Your wiring techniques are BRUTAL. You should be proud of your work, and make it last and if found by the next car owner, not leaving them with "WTF" questioning the instal work. Thats it. Thanks again for the post.

[@vermontvermont9292]

I did mine not 24hrs ago. Light was off for about 50 miles. Now im getting a code for cam shaft position sensor? Or was it crank? Either way...another code that wasnt there before. Any idea? I used a harness and sensor for 95-99 maxima.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I've been told that you do NOT have to connect the shielding wire at all. Just the main wire as the shield does it's job at the other end of the connection No need, just leave it alone

[@williamlevy8587]

Cody, you're mechanical skills saved me a hell of a lot of money. Just relocated the sensor to the upper intake manifold as described in your video, plugged in the reader, cleared the codes, started engine with reader plugged in, now it reads "NO CODES" 2004 Xterra 4WD SE V6, 3.3L. How long to drive it around before smog check? (due this month).Thanks Bud!!!!WLevy

[@RobPerez-Pinchel]

+William Levy which harness and knock sensor did you end up buying?

[@GROUNDZZZERO]

yes, please reply, i need this info as i also have the 3.3. v6

[@pczapp827]

The engines computer is looking for a Biased 5V Ref back to it -- on the 3.3 that is about 2.5 volts That is why a functioning knock sensor works,regardless of location IF-- it needed as Erik Cruz says -- to set parameters to adjust timing etc -- then it would have to stay on top of the engine block In most cases this theory is beyond almost all professionals & is learned by accident or lots of experimenting or research,as manufactures engineers do not release the info. If dropping a couple grand or doing your all your own work & taking 7 days over two weeks to do so,then go for it & install the sensor in the stock location. Then your covered when your neglected preventative maintenance kicks in & you need to detect a knock. If your going to drive any vehicle with any problem,even 10 miles or one day,you need to educate yourself.

[@felixdcat069]

Thanks for the info man, great video and this is gonna save me a ton of time and $$$

[@bengugled8699]

Very well done, thanks for all the good info !

[@blchevyss]

hey cody, I have a 2001 xterra 3.3, I bought the sensor and pigtail to wire into the factory harness, the pigtail that I got was the one they say to buy for this but the two wires coming out of the pigtail was brown and white, which one goes to the grounding and the white wire from the factory harness

[@jimdunlap7255]

Great tip, did this on my 01 easy peasy

[@justchris846]

this same process can be used on a 2000 nissan frontier XE with the 2.4 L engine.

[@jamesrosado6472]

Thank's Cody very clean job. Old School

[@AlexDegnall]

Welp already replaced one in a customers car by the books wasn’t that terrible honestly just two coolant hoses in the back of the manifold that were a pain everything else is straight forward

[@waynehumphreys2335]

No need to cut wire, follow wire to connector , remove pins from connector, connect new harness connector pins to engine harness. (my Xterra wire colors wire were gray wire and white wire) single wire connector to sensor left side, other side pin not used, I senors doesn't work correct, reverse connectors at engine wire harness. May have to modify new connector wire ends ( cut shell away)

[@ooger130013]

very informative and clear. awesome video. thank you!

[@MrWeedpatch]

Car guy how about a video on the crank shaft position sensor for the 2000 nissan frontier?

[@raiderman28]

i have a video on my channel on how to replace the crankshaft position sensor.. its easy 1 10mm bolt on the side of the bell housing pretty hard to film. go to my channel and look it up.

[@Oklaprepper]

I think I need help figuring out which wires I need. I cut into the thicker one. It was a coax wire. But there was the shielding, and a black and white wire. Did I cut into the wrong one? It might have been white and red. I’m not at home right now. But it’s been driving me crazy.

[@poncho6784]

NEVER use wire nuts and electrical tape to hold a critical component. Always use proper sealed connectors with heat shrink to make it water tight!

[@WazzapMate48]

Why do we need to use the maximas knock sensor and pigtails. Why not the vehicles original knock sensor and pigtail?

[@thetruthhurts719]

I would have given the video a thumbs up if you had not used wire nuts in the engine bay... Or anywhere on a car for that matter

[@bearrh1]

so is it safe to assume its okay to just cut the wire and leave the old sensor in its original location and just relocate the new one and splice the wires?

[@mscir]

We followed your procedure exactly, the amber light is still on. Do we need to clear the code or reset the computer, or do we have nother problem.

[@BeatsFromChicago]

Eric the car guys brother 👍 installed easy. Mine came with pigtail on ebay.

[@daveharvey5012]

I have a 2000 x and can not find the wire, also I see it is routed to the front under the manifold, I see a large wire it is grey with blue streak and I followed the wire going into the fat grey one, there was three wires, blue, black with white stripe and white. HELP PLEASE

[@noahblincoe7372]

Do I need to take old one off or can I just splice new one to top and cap off old Wires

[@davidstilson9412]

great. thanks Cody. Gonna get it done soon

[@mscir]

Thanks for this. Getting to the old sensor is a bear. We bought a replacement sensor for the Xterra 2001 SE, it comes with a pigtail with 2 wires. Another video said we connect the leftmost connector to the white wire and ignore the 2nd wire on the pigtail. Do you know if that is correct? Does the sensor get a ground from the valve cover? Should we connect the ground sheath to the rightmost connector on the new sensor? Thanks.

[@MAMobileTutoriales]

Hi, great video, is there any risk for the motor relocating the sensor?

[@LeadBurritos28]

not for NA motors, no

[@kevinhynes8930]

OMG!!! How many people are seriously going to keep asking "What did you buy / Where did you get it?". Geez. For those that can't search Google or watch the video to answer the repeated install questions that I've notice, please use this link for the product most of us have used successfully (sensor with harness: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HGN1RV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) and then watch the video again if you're not sure about install. It's about as easy as it gets. If you are uncomfortable with this install, then please, please don't touch your Frontier or Xterra and find a friend that is comfortable or a shop that has NO affiliation with emissions for a given state/county (because they can't tamper with emissions components). Hopefully that will help curb some of the repeated questions about which sensor and harness. Cheers!! :-)

[@Ceojoe82]

would it be the same for my 2001 nissan xterra xe 3.3l v6 automatic 4wd non supercharged

[@AndyLunatic]

Cody you are the real MVP haha Thanks pal!

[@brianlisec2509]

On my 06 Nissan Murano a rat chewed the knock sensor wires clean in half ,I’ve gotten rid of the rat and there seems to be no difference in how the car runs no engine light ,no default mode or anything it runs fine. It’s a low mileage great running car. In your opinion am I doing any damage by leaving it disconnected? Thanks. Brian.

[@kylelooney5742]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@frankpinon595]

Dumb question: Is that new Knock sensor the one that comes for that 2002 Nissan Xterra or from the 95-99 Nissan maxima? Do they use the same Part Number for the knock sensor?

[@tonymilitant]

Will this work on a 2002 Nissan frontier supercharged 3.3L

[@anthonybiondillo8402]

I'm trying to replace the knock sensor on my 2003 Nissan frontier se and I have the wire harness that came with the sensor and both wires are black so my question is which one is power and ground can anyone help with this please

[@wintertooth1304]

Really wish i saw this before tearing my intake out RIP

[@eddiemedelez4092]

I had to take the lower plenum off to get to the water outlet underneath it, due to a coolant leak. my question is, if I already have the knock sensor exposed, cant I just relocate it?

[@danielh7592]

I bought a knock sensor and harness of ray 99 Pathfinder from AM Autoparts. Under $20.00 Anyway, I followed your instructions exactly and everything went well. I am hoping I will be able to get a reading off my Fixd Sensor that I bought. Is there a reset period before the sensor will work again?

[@lloydholt324]

Idid that but still doing the same thing code is saying knock sencor bank one any suggestions

[@dsmith584]

Great video, thanks. May have missed it but why not use a harness and knock sensor for the year and model of the vehicle you are working on instead of a different year Maxima?

[@zachharp563]

will this work on a supercharged 3.3 litre? frontier?

[@NelsonTODDcom]

Will the check engine light turn off when you replace the knock sensor or do you have to hook up it to a diagnostic box? thanks

[@ericwilliams8126]

Cody, good work.

[@nicolecoats3888]

Why can't the relocated sensor be attached with a new harness, and not a splice

[@barrygillis2130]

Which way do I go with the splice?

[@flowerhorn80]

Hi car guy thanks for the videos you make have question about the knock sensor relocation of 04 xterra ???The relocation of knock sensor have the same function for the engine or work different???? Thanks car guy appreciate you help and time

[@timothywendell5698]

My 2004 extera has 4 wires to the old knock sensor new only has 2 blk and white

[@pakdbol420]

Hi! Great video. My Knock Sensor is shot so I would like to do this to my vehicle. I just wanted to double check that this will work on a 2000 Xterra. And, are you actually leaving the original Knock Sensor where it is in the engine when you do this? And I looked under the hood, and cant quite figure out which wire you spliced into. Thanks!!

[@sr9445]

Have the same question regarding whether or not you just left the old one there. I'm guess yes

[@megalar1]

Yes you just leave it there

[@jessecamacho1399]

Awesome video and information bro.

[@Thongballlllll]

Thanks for the great tip. After replacement the truck got quitter but the error code still in the reader even though reset the code from the diagnostic reader. Do you have any suggestion?

[@rogerfierro535]

Same situation with my X-Terra! How did you pass the emissions test?

[@pearyschamel8636]

so I watched the video but where to splice into the harness was not shown very clear I need to do this on a 03 Nissan exterra

[@adamdevries3734]

Holy crap, thank you for this video. I'm usually all for doing things like there supposed to be. But after seeing where that little bastard is. I will be cheating 😃

[@phillipdemry9346]

Awww man thank you so much I appreciate it

[@vermontvermont9292]

Just did mine. Instantly the service engine soon light went out. All the codes gone. Several miles later and still no light. Is it my imagine, or does it run slightly better after? Seems like a bit more power in the top end.

[@Thongballlllll]

Awesome. you saved my ass. Thanks a lot.

[@davidjimenez2002]

Would this solve a knock sensor not resetting for smog check?

[@TmP45]

So ihave a 98 Infiniti qx4 and when idid all of this, the truck won’t start. All the interior lights came on and everything but when iturn to start mode, it doesn’t do anything and all the lights still be on on the dash. Did I do something wrong or is it something else?

[@wilder901]

Question. Will this fix my problem with the gas mileage and the lost power or is just fix the engine code light?

[@marylorenacastillo]

gracias me ayudo mucho

[@dumbdog2924]

Do you think I could leave the stock sensor in its original location and wire a new one up to the mounting bracket? I don’t have the tools to disassemble half my car lol

[@carlitos9178]

Thank you great job

[@raiderman28]

why do you hook up both wire, if there is only one wire at the knock sensor???? don't you only need to hook up the wire that at the knock sensor??

[@angelherrera9274]

Okay,thanks

[@JoseRamos-qy1pl]

Great explication

[@mohammadalsafadi8612]

READ THIS BEFORE YOU RELOCATE..... this will fix your problem but not 100% because the sensor must be where the manufacturers put it ,The Knock sensor is attached to the cylinder block. It senses engine knocking using a piezoelectric element. A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. This pressure is converted into a voltage signal and sent to the Engine Control Module So doing this relocation will distance the knock sensor from the cylinder block and will give the ecu wrong data about the engines vibration.

[@CARDIOAMA71]

Hope you can make same relocation video for honda civic 6th gen. JDM swaps are pretty common and there's a lot of thread/forum of how to go about solving the problem with the donor engine ( d15b ) not havng knock sensor. Hope you can show how this can be done on civic 6 th gen.

[@CodytheCarGuy]

+arnel arguelles if i had a 6th gen here id do that relocate video

[@CARDIOAMA71]

Thanks for the reply, bro! If you think same concept can work then let us know where we can connect the sensor ( OEM ?) for relocation. I saw another video where the guy drilled near the side of the manifold and apparently didnt have any problems. Any thoughts on this?

[@GROUNDZZZERO]

hey cody, i was about to order my 2004 xterra 4x4 3.3 v6 knock sensor online, i watched your video a few times and you say you used the pigtail from a 95 maxima, but when i watch some of the 95 maxima knock sensor videos the connector that goes onto the knock sensor for the maxima seem square, and the one my xterra calls for is more rounded edges with two plastic fins on top where the wire slide s on, while the maxima looks like it has one bigger plastic fin on top in the middle. hope that makes sense. before i go to the junk yard looking for a pig tail from a maxima, i want to make sure it will fit the new sensor my v6 exterra engine calls for.

[@danielgroger742]

GROUNDZZZERO how u make it work

[@armandorodriguez3169]

Okay I have a few questions. do we leave the bad knock sensor where its at? Can we use a new xterra connector and knock sensor or does it have to be the maxima one? Please Help

[@steveng.c.8524]

Great video dude

[@philipfisher6327]

Will this work on a 2001 nissan xterra

[@waveriderz]

Hey Cody...there a reason you went with a Maxima sensor and harness? Also would the factory installed harness need to be left disconnected before and after the splice and relocate?...Thanks!

[@jnordwell]

I have a 2004 frontier with the super.. is this the same area on wiring harness?

[@808breaksbad.]

Did this relocation on a 1999 3.3 Frontier. Changed the in-line fuel filter and changed the in gas tank filter and fuel pump. Distributor, cam shaft sensor and crank shaft sensor were also changed. Truck start beautifully and idles like it was new. However after 1 minute the truck dies. I do still get a knock sensor P0325 fault code. Can the knock sensor prevent the vehicle from running? Starting.

[@d1sternagle]

No