NTK ID0101 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor

Ignition Knock Sensor Overview

The NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor, part number ID0101, is a technical sensor built for vehicles that rely on accurate knock detection to manage engine timing. It is a direct-fit style replacement for a wide range of GM applications, including Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac models.

Compatible with applications such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Buick LeSabre, and Pontiac Firebird, this sensor is built around OE-focused engineering and validated for demanding operating conditions. Part number ID0101 is also referenced for select vehicles using OE number 10456019.

Key Features

• Ignition knock sensor for engine detonation monitoring
• NTK technical sensor design with OE application coverage
• Round connector shape with one female connector
• Pin terminal design with one female terminal
• Mounting hardware is not included

Detailed Description

NTK draws on OE sensor experience and extensive testing to produce a knock sensor that meets or exceeds OE specifications. This unit is designed for import and domestic coverage under the NTK Sensor Specialist line, with fitment across many GM cars, vans, and trucks from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s. For buyers searching for an ignition knock sensor for Chevrolet C1500, GMC K2500, or Buick Park Avenue, ID0101 provides a cataloged replacement option with broad application coverage.

The sensor uses a single round female connector and a single female pin terminal, which helps match the original electrical interface on supported vehicles. This part cross-references Standard Ignition KS3 and Walker Products 242-1016 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a failed knock sensor that can trigger timing control issues
• Restoring proper detonation signal input to the engine control system
• Addressing diagnostic trouble codes related to knock sensor performance
• Correcting drivability concerns tied to inaccurate spark timing control
• Supporting OE-style sensor replacement on supported GM platforms

Installation Notes and Quality

Verify connector style, terminal configuration, and catalog fitment before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed years and models, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Buick Regal, and Pontiac Grand Prix coverage where applicable. Because mounting hardware is not included, reuse or source the required vehicle-specific hardware separately if needed.

NTK states that its sensors undergo thermal shock, vibration, and OBD verification testing, and are manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications. The brand positions this part within its OE-focused technical sensor lineup for broad aftermarket coverage.