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Facet 9.3001 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Reliable Ignition Knock Sensor for Mercedes-Benz, Saab, and Volkswagen
The Facet 9.3001 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor is designed to accurately detect engine knocking in select Mercedes-Benz, Saab, and Volkswagen models. This sensor helps maintain optimal engine performance by providing precise feedback to the engine control unit.
- Compatible with multiple Mercedes-Benz AMG and standard models, Saab 900, and Volkswagen Golf, Beetle, and Jetta
- Part number 9.3001 ensures exact replacement and fitment
- Monitors engine detonation to prevent damage and improve fuel efficiency
- Durable construction for long-lasting performance under various driving conditions
- Direct fit sensor designed for emission control systems
Product Details and Compatibility
The Facet 9.3001 ignition knock sensor is engineered to work seamlessly with a wide range of vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz models such as the C63 AMG, E350, S550, and SLK350, Saab 900, and Volkswagen models like the Golf, Beetle, and Jetta. This sensor detects engine knock or detonation by monitoring vibrations and sending signals to the engine control unit, allowing for timely adjustments to ignition timing. Proper function of this sensor is critical for maintaining engine efficiency and preventing potential damage caused by uncontrolled knocking.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Detects and prevents engine knocking or pinging
- Helps reduce engine misfires and rough idling
- Supports emission control by optimizing combustion
- Prevents potential engine damage due to detonation
- Improves fuel economy by enabling precise ignition timing
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Facet 9.3001 ignition knock sensor, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery to avoid electrical hazards. Locate the existing knock sensor on the engine block, remove it carefully, and replace it with the new sensor. Use the correct torque specifications to avoid sensor damage. After installation, clear any diagnostic trouble codes and verify sensor operation with a scan tool if available.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Facet manufactures the 9.3001 ignition knock sensor to meet OEM standards for fit and function. While specific warranty details may vary, Facet products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. This ensures reliable performance and peace of mind when replacing critical emission control components on your Mercedes-Benz, Saab, or Volkswagen vehicle.
This part fits 225 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz | SLS AMG | GT | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | SLS AMG | GT | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz | SLS AMG | Black Series | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | S400 | Hybrid | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz | SLS AMG | GT | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Black Series | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | S400 | Hybrid | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SL63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | SLS AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | Base | 5.5L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | E63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML450 | Hybrid 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | S400 | Hybrid | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SL63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLS AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | |
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | CL63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | Base | 5.5L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | E63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | ML450 | Hybrid 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | S400 | Hybrid | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | S63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | |
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CL63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | E63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | G550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | Base | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | S63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SL63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | |
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Sport | 3.0L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 4Matic Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C300 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | C63 AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CL63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK63 AMG | Black Series | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | E63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | Base | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | S63 AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Sport | 2.5L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | |
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK63 AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLS63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | E550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | E63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | Base | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | Base | 6.3L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | R63 AMG | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SL550 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Sport | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | E350 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | R350 | 4Matic | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Base | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLX | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLX | N/A | ||||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLX | N/A | ||||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | N/A | ||||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 1995 | Saab | 900 | S | N/A | ||||
| 1994 | Saab | 900 | S | 2.3L | L4 | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.