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1988 Buick Lesabre Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Knock sensor, Engine.
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Asked on April 24, 2008

1988 Buick Lesabre code 43


hello, i keep getting a code 43 on this buick. i have looked at a Motor manual and it says that it is either the esc or the knock sensor or the wiring. well, i cant find the knock sensor cause the book says its under the tps and i have looked and it is not, where is the knock sensor so i can check it for low voltage? i guess that is my first step to figuring out what is wrong... thanks dave.
Avatar Asked by toolmasterdave

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Replied on April 24, 2008

See below for a 3.8L


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_tps_2.jpg



For 3800 its on lower right corner of engine block

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 26, 2008

i wish this were the picture of my engine but its not, its close, but there is no knock sensor there. i did find what i think is a knock sensor under the rear of the motor on the pass. side block, close to the pulleys and close to the oil press sensor. it has one wire that has a long prong going into it and its hard to see from the top of the engine. is it possible that this could be the knock sensor? i think it has a dark green wire.

Tiny Response from toolmasterdave
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Replied on April 26, 2008



what is your 8th number or letter in your vin #

it may have 2 knock sensors. also is this a limited or custom or standard lesabre

my picture shows it under the exhaust manifold in the front head for vin k and Vin L

in the head by the firewall for vin 1 and vin c

and vin J is where razzy said

Tiny Answered by Buzzsaw
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