Tech / Misc Tech topics that don't seem to go elsewhere.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Yes or No? Will piston slapping cause a CEL with the knock sensor?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 10:45 AM
  #1  
qwklude82's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
From: Gainesville, FL, USA
Default Yes or No? Will piston slapping cause a CEL with the knock sensor?

Simple question simple answer
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 11:24 AM
  #2  
CHEETAH's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,828
Likes: 1
From: Woodbridge, NJ, Middlesex
Default Re: Yes or No? Will piston slapping cause a CEL with the knock sensor? (qwklude82)

Simple question simple answer
yes, especially when there is excessive slap on 2 and 3

greg
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 12:04 PM
  #3  
Shawn C's Avatar
In The Garage
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,056
Likes: 1
From: Suzuka, Alabama
Default Re: Yes or No? Will piston slapping cause a CEL with the knock sensor? (CHEETAH)

yeah i thought i had a problem with my JEs, then i realized that aftermarket forged pistond just do that. gotta get an ECU chipped for no KS (the right way to do it)
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:47 PM
  #4  
CHEETAH's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,828
Likes: 1
From: Woodbridge, NJ, Middlesex
Default Re: Yes or No? Will piston slapping cause a CEL with the knock sensor? (22lbGS-R)

yeah i thought i had a problem with my JEs, then i realized that aftermarket forged pistond just do that. gotta get an ECU chipped for no KS (the right way to do it)
hmmm, did you say chip an ecu ? check sig

well the slap varies by piston brands, mostly due to silicone content and their ability to expand when hot. Arias are generally famous for slap

greg
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GaryTuesday
Acura Integra
9
Aug 13, 2013 01:03 PM
89LSED
All Motor / Naturally Aspirated
31
Jan 30, 2011 04:54 PM
garyc17
Acura Integra Type-R
5
Dec 1, 2007 12:48 AM
Sean Juan
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
9
Feb 13, 2006 04:31 PM
CivicESi
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
6
Nov 20, 2003 07:25 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:34 PM.