Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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K

Km

Kilometres

KNK

Knock signal from an engine knock sensor to the ECM.

Knock

Advanced or quick detonation of fuel in a cylinder where the resultant pressure rise causes a shock wave through the piston, crankshaft and engine block.

Knock Sensor

A piezoelectric sensor used to provide sensor signals to an ECM when an engine is knocking. A closed loop control retards the ignition to prevent knock.

Knocking

Used to describe engine knock or a noise produced that sounds like one object hitting another.

Knowledge

Knowledge is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as (i) expertise, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject; (ii) what is known in a particular field or in total; facts and information; or (iii) awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.

Knuckle (Steering)

Steering stub axle assembly. Also known as a steering swivel.

KOEC

''Key On, Engine Cranking''

KOEO

''Key On, Engine Off''

KOER

''Key On, Engine Running''


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