1998 Villager knocks in hot weather

[ssb]

Can anyone tell me how to solve this problem inexpensively? I've got a 98 Villager that has shown the trouble code 0325 since I bought it 4 years ago. Only this trouble code shows up in a scan. Pretty much, I've ignored it, but when I drive it in hot weather, the engine knocks so bad that it sounds like a diesel. Cold weather driving is fine. Please tell me there is a fix for this that doesn't involve removing the intake manifold, or paying $2500 to a professional.

[IH8SPM]

Use a better fuel. Let the fuel go down to about 1/4 and then fill it up with the next grade fuel of what you are currently using. It may just need a better fuel to keep it going. How many miles on it,condition etc.

[Flay]

Originally Posted by ssb

Can anyone tell me how to solve this problem inexpensively? I've got a 98 Villager that has shown the trouble code 0325 since I bought it 4 years ago. Only this trouble code shows up in a scan. Pretty much, I've ignored it, but when I drive it in hot weather, the engine knocks so bad that it sounds like a diesel. Cold weather driving is fine. Please tell me there is a fix for this that doesn't involve removing the intake manifold, or paying $2500 to a professional.

Code 0325 is the knock sensor. You could have Googled it yourself..
Anyway, your knock sensor evidently isn't working and I am guessing you probably are using low-octane fuel.
1) Replace the knock sensor.
2) Use 92 octane or above ONLY.

[IH8SPM]

Originally Posted by Flay

Code 0325 is the knock sensor. You could have Googled it yourself..
Anyway, your knock sensor evidently isn't working and I am guessing you probably are using low-octane fuel.
1) Replace the knock sensor.
2) Use 92 octane or above ONLY.

Do not replace your knock sensor. Change the fuel or give it a tune especially a air filter.