1995 Bmw 318i Causes Trouble Code 1226 On Possible Ways Repair Thanx

1995 BMW 318I
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What causes trouble code 1226 on a BMW 318i ? What are the possible ways to repair ? Thanx
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:52 AM
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It appears to be the #2 knock sensor. By purchasing a new one and installing it, assuming the sensor itself is bad should fix the problem. The sensors appear to be located on the front of the engine. Here is a walkthrough on how to take care of the problem.

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Jan 28, 2013 at 11:22 PM
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