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NTK ID0251 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor
Reliable Ignition Knock Sensor for INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru
The NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor ID0251 is designed to detect engine knock and help optimize combustion in select INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru vehicles. This sensor plays a critical role in maintaining engine performance and emissions control.
- Length: 1.90 inches for precise fitment
- Blade terminal type with 2 male terminals
- Single female rectangular connector for secure connection
- Compatible with multiple models including Nissan 350Z, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Subaru Outback, and INFINITI FX35
- Mounting hardware not included
About the NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor Product Line
The NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor line is engineered to provide accurate detection of engine knock or detonation events. These sensors help the engine control unit adjust ignition timing to prevent damage and improve fuel efficiency. The ID0251 sensor is part of this line, offering reliable performance with a standardized connector and terminal configuration suitable for various vehicle applications.
Detailed Product Description and Attributes
This ignition knock sensor measures 1.90 inches in length, making it compatible with the engine bay space requirements of several INFINITI, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru models. It features a blade terminal type with two male terminals, ensuring a stable electrical connection. The sensor includes one female rectangular connector, designed for easy integration with the vehicle’s wiring harness. Note that mounting hardware is not included, so existing hardware or separate purchase may be necessary.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Detects engine knock or detonation to prevent engine damage
- Helps optimize ignition timing for improved engine performance
- Supports emission control systems by providing accurate knock data
- Reduces risk of poor fuel economy caused by improper combustion
- Prevents check engine light triggers related to knock sensor faults
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the NTK Ignition Knock Sensor ID0251, ensure the sensor is mounted securely in the designated engine location. Verify the blade terminals and rectangular female connector align properly with the vehicle’s wiring harness. Since mounting hardware is not included, retain original fasteners or acquire compatible hardware. Proper torque specifications should be followed to avoid sensor damage or improper readings.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
NTK sensors are manufactured to meet OEM standards for durability and accuracy. The ID0251 ignition knock sensor undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliable performance in emission control and engine management systems. Please refer to the product packaging or NTK documentation for specific warranty details.
| Brand | NTK |
| Part Number | ID0251 |
| Position | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| Length | 1.90 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
This part fits 111 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mazda | CX-3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2020 | Mazda | CX-3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2019 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2019 | Mazda | 6 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2019 | Mazda | CX-3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2019 | Mazda | CX-5 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | 6 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | CX-3 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2018 | Mazda | CX-5 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | CX-5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2018 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | 2 | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | 6 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | CX-3 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2017 | Mazda | CX-5 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | CX-5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | MX-5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2017 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | 2 | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | 6 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | CX-3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | CX-5 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2016 | Mazda | MX-5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2016 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Mazda | 2 | 1.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Mazda | 6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2015 | Mazda | CX-5 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2015 | Mazda | MX-5 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2015 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2014 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2014 | Mazda | 6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2014 | Mazda | CX-5 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2014 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2013 | Mazda | CX-5 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor | ||
| 2013 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2012 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2012 | Subaru | Tribeca | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2011 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2011 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2011 | Subaru | Tribeca | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2010 | INFINITI | M45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2010 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2010 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2010 | Subaru | Tribeca | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2009 | INFINITI | M45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2009 | Subaru | Outback | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2009 | Subaru | Tribeca | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2008 | INFINITI | M45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2008 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2008 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2008 | Subaru | Outback | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2008 | Subaru | Tribeca | 3.6L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | INFINITI | FX35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | INFINITI | FX45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | INFINITI | M35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | INFINITI | M45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | Subaru | B9 Tribeca | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2007 | Subaru | Outback | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | INFINITI | FX35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | INFINITI | FX45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | INFINITI | G35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | INFINITI | M35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | INFINITI | M45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | INFINITI | Q45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | Subaru | B9 Tribeca | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2006 | Subaru | Outback | 3.0L | H6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2005 | INFINITI | FX35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2005 | INFINITI | FX45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2005 | INFINITI | G35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Marked # NTK,KNE20; NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2005 | INFINITI | Q45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2005 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2005 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2004 | INFINITI | FX35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2004 | INFINITI | FX45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2004 | INFINITI | G35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Marked # NTK,KNE20; NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2004 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2004 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2004 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2003 | INFINITI | FX35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2003 | INFINITI | FX45 | 4.5L | V8 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2003 | INFINITI | G35 | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | Marked # NTK,KNE20; NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2003 | Nissan | 350Z | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2003 | Nissan | Murano | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
| 2003 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | NTK Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor |
* 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.