Global Parts 1811868 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor

Name: Global Parts 1811868 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Brand: Anchor
SKU: BKNH-1811868
Price: 30.40 USD
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Overview of Global Parts Ignition Knock Sensor 1811868

The Global Parts Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor 1811868 is designed for precise detection of engine knock in select Audi and Volkswagen models. This sensor helps maintain optimal engine performance by monitoring detonation and sending accurate signals to the engine control unit.

Wiring harness length: 27 inches for flexible installation
Blade terminal type with 3 terminals for reliable electrical connection
Includes wiring harness with a single female rectangular connector
Mounting hardware not included, allowing use of existing fasteners
Compatible with multiple Audi and Volkswagen models including A4 Quattro, Passat, and RS6

Detailed Product Description

The Global Parts 1811868 ignition knock sensor features a 27-inch wiring harness that provides ample length for installation in various engine compartments. It uses a blade terminal type with three terminals, ensuring a secure and stable electrical connection. The sensor includes a female rectangular connector, designed for compatibility with factory wiring harnesses on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. While mounting hardware is not included, this allows technicians to reuse original fasteners or select hardware suited to their specific application. This sensor is engineered to detect engine knock or detonation, enabling the engine control unit to adjust ignition timing and prevent potential engine damage.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This ignition knock sensor is compatible with a range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including but not limited to:

Audi 80, 80 Quattro, 90, 90 Quattro, 100, 100 Quattro
Audi 4000, 5000 Quattro, A4, A4 Quattro, A6 Quattro, A8, A8 Quattro
Audi Cabriolet, RS6, S4, S6, S8, V8 Quattro
Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg

Using the correct knock sensor like part number 1811868 ensures accurate engine knock detection and proper engine management for these vehicles.

Common Issues Addressed by This Sensor

Engine knocking or pinging under acceleration
Reduced engine performance due to improper ignition timing
Check engine light triggered by knock sensor fault codes
Increased fuel consumption caused by inefficient combustion
Potential engine damage from undetected detonation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compatibility with your specific Audi or Volkswagen model before installation
Use the existing mounting hardware or appropriate fasteners as mounting hardware is not included
Ensure the wiring harness is routed away from high-heat areas to prevent damage
Check connector terminals for corrosion or damage before connecting
Follow manufacturer torque specifications when securing the sensor

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Global Parts maintains strict quality control standards for part number 1811868 to ensure reliable performance and durability. This ignition knock sensor is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for fit and function. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed at the time of purchase, as they may vary by distributor or region.

Brand	Anchor
Part Number	2891
NOTE	WITH INTERLOCK

This part fits 101 vehicles. Search below:

Year	Make	Model	Submodel	Liters	Cylinders	Fuel Type	Position	Notes
2007	Volkswagen	Touareg		4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2006	Volkswagen	Touareg		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; 690mm Wire
2005	Volkswagen	Touareg		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2004	Audi	A6 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2004	Audi	RS6		4.2L	V8		N/A
2004	Audi	S6		4.2L	V8		N/A
2004	Volkswagen	Touareg		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2003	Audi	A6 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2003	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; To VIN # 4D3004999
2003	Audi	RS6		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2003	Audi	S6		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2003	Audi	S8		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2002	Audi	A6 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2002	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2002	Audi	S6		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2002	Audi	S8		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2001	Audi	A6 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2001	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2001	Audi	S6		4.2L	V8		N/A
2001	Audi	S8		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2000	Audi	A4		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; Green Connector; w/ 740mm Wire Lead
2000	Audi	A4 Quattro		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; Green Connector; w/ 740mm Wire Lead
2000	Audi	A6 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2000	Audi	A8		3.7L	V8		N/A
2000	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
2000	Volkswagen	Passat		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; Rear
1999	Audi	A4		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1999	Audi	A4 Quattro		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1999	Audi	A8		3.7L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1999	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; Right; Passenger's side
1999	Volkswagen	Passat		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1998	Audi	A4		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1998	Audi	A4 Quattro		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1998	Audi	A8		3.7L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1998	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; Right; Passenger's side
1998	Audi	Cabriolet		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1998	Volkswagen	Passat		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1997	Audi	A4		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1997	Audi	A4 Quattro		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1997	Audi	A8		3.7L	V8		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1997	Audi	A8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; Left; Driver's side
1997	Audi	Cabriolet		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1997	Audi	S6		2.2L	L5		N/A	with Green Connector
1996	Audi	Cabriolet		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1996	Audi	S6		2.2L	L5		N/A	with Green Connector
1995	Audi	90		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1995	Audi	90 Quattro		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1995	Audi	Cabriolet		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1995	Audi	S6		2.2L	L5		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; w/ Stamping #054905377
1994	Audi	90		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1994	Audi	90 Quattro		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1994	Audi	S4		2.2L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1994	Audi	V8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1994	Volkswagen	Passat	Base	2.0L	L4	GAS	N/A
1993	Audi	90		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1993	Audi	90 Quattro		2.8L	V6		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1993	Audi	S4		2.2L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1993	Audi	V8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1993	Volkswagen	Cabriolet		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1993	Volkswagen	Passat		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1992	Audi	80		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1992	Audi	80 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1992	Audi	90 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A
1992	Audi	S4		2.2L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1992	Audi	V8 Quattro		4.2L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1992	Volkswagen	Cabriolet		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1992	Volkswagen	Golf		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor; w/ OE #0261231038
1992	Volkswagen	Passat		2.0L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1992	Volkswagen	Passat		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	100		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	100 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	80		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	80 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	90		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	90 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Audi	V8 Quattro		3.6L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1991	Volkswagen	Cabriolet		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1991	Volkswagen	Passat		2.0L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1990	Audi	100		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1990	Audi	100 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1990	Audi	V8 Quattro		3.6L	V8		N/A	Ignition Knock Sensor with Green Connector
1990	Volkswagen	Cabriolet		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1990	Volkswagen	Passat		2.0L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1989	Audi	100		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1989	Audi	100 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1989	Audi	80		2.0L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1989	Audi	90		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1988	Audi	5000 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1988	Audi	80		2.0L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1988	Audi	90		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1988	Audi	90		2.0L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1987	Audi	4000		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1987	Audi	5000 Quattro		2.3L	L5		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1987	Volkswagen	Golf		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1987	Volkswagen	Jetta		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1986	Audi	4000		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1986	Volkswagen	Golf		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1986	Volkswagen	Jetta		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1985	Audi	4000		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1985	Volkswagen	Golf		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.
1985	Volkswagen	Jetta		1.8L	L4		N/A	Ensure compatibility prior to purchasing this Ignition Knock Sensor.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.