In article <1116210761.837286.127590@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>, "Mark"
<makolber@yahoo.com> wrote:

> The car pings sometimes, sometimes not. I have retarded the timing a
> bit by rotating the distributor. Seems a little better but still pings
> sometimes.
>
> Does this engine have a knock sensor?
>
> Please don't answer unless you know for sure.
>
> Its a US version (not California) 1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2 L with air
> and auto transmission
>
>
> thanks
>
> Mark

Mark,
I believe that it does have a knock sensor but am not 100 per cent sure.
You could find out by visiting the parts counter at the local Honda
dealership. They can quickly determine whether or not your vehicle has a
knock sensor and even tell you the part number and price. If it does have
a knock sensor--it's possible that the one on your car is broken and
therefore needs to be replaced. In the mean time, try making use of high
octane gasoline since it's less likely to cause pings and knocks. I know
this is true since I once owned a car that had a pinging problem and did
NOT have a knock sensor. When I started making use of high octane
gasoline--it really helped. Consider trading your vehicle in on a Honda
that has VTEC. I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX (4 cyld.) and love it--it
does not have a pinging or knocking problem.

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