knock/pinking sensor?

1. vtr-man L-plater Joined: May 2011 norfolk Posts: 66 Saxo vtr and a Pug cti 1.9

   #1 13th July 2011, 15:04

   Hi, does the knock sensor actually sort and control pinking on the saxo vtr motor?, as im sure mine is failing as the engine pinks slightly under light load. Would changing this flywheel sensor cure this annoying pinking on my motor?. Is it easy to change? Cheers.
2. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #2 14th July 2011, 21:08

   changin the crank sensor wont do out mate, mine has a slight pink once an a while like
3. vtr-man L-plater Joined: May 2011 norfolk Posts: 66 Saxo vtr and a Pug cti 1.9

   #3 15th July 2011, 18:01

   Hi Seddon89!, ok thanks for that like....i will just have to live with it i guess!. I may try whackin some super unleaded in it once in while and see if that helps!. Cheers