Hitachi KNS0001 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor

OE Knock Sensor for Nissan and Infiniti

The Hitachi KNS0001 ignition knock sensor is an Actual OE replacement for a wide range of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. It is built with a 2-terminal male blade connector to match the original application and support accurate detonation sensing in the engine management system.

• Hitachi KNS0001 ignition knock (detonation) sensor
• Actual OE grade replacement for factory-style fit and function
• 2-terminal male blade connector
• Direct application coverage for many Nissan and Infiniti models
• Cross-reference: 22060-30P00

Detailed Application Coverage

This knock sensor is used in engine control systems on vehicles such as the Nissan Altima, Maxima, Pathfinder, Sentra, and 240SX, along with Infiniti G20, I30, J30, and Q45 applications. It also covers select Nissan Frontier, Xterra, Quest, 200SX, Pickup, 300ZX, D21, and Infiniti QX4 models. The Hitachi KNS0001 is identified as an OE-style replacement for the listed applications and is referenced by part number KNS0001 for ordering and catalog lookup.

What This Sensor Helps Address

• Knock sensor fault codes related to detonation detection
• Engine pinging or spark knock under load
• Rough performance caused by incorrect ignition timing response
• Check engine light concerns tied to knock sensor circuit issues
• Driveability problems on Nissan and Infiniti engines using this OE-style sensor

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal count, and engine application before installation. This part uses a male blade connector with two terminals, so matching the original sensor connection is important for proper fitment. Confirm the vehicle-specific notes in the fitment list, including the 2000 Pathfinder application limited to production through 05/2000.

• Fits 1990-2001 Infiniti Q45, N/A
• Fits 1991-1996 Infiniti G20, N/A
• Fits 1993-1997 Infiniti J30, N/A
• Fits 1996-1999 Infiniti I30, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Infiniti QX4, N/A
• Fits 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX, N/A
• Fits 1990-1994 Nissan D21, N/A
• Fits 1990-1999 Nissan Pathfinder, N/A
• Fits 1991-1998 Nissan 240SX, N/A
• Fits 1993-1998 Nissan Quest, N/A
• Fits 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, N/A
• Fits 1995-1998 Nissan 200SX, N/A
• Fits 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima, N/A
• Fits 1995-2001 Nissan Altima, N/A
• Fits 1996-2001 Nissan Sentra, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Nissan Frontier, N/A
• Fits 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, N/A; To 05/2000
• Fits 2000 Nissan Xterra, N/A
• Fits 1999-2002 Infiniti G20, N/A

Quality Assurance

Hitachi supplies OE-grade components for factory-style replacement needs, and this sensor is listed as Actual OE for the covered applications. Part number KNS0001 is cataloged for direct reference against the original 22060-30P00 application.