just finished the project, took me about 90 minutes total. The biggest reason I see for removing the throttle body is to make that oil dipstick bolt at least mildly accessible. I tried it leaving it on and it was a no-go. My biggest issue is I had a wire harness connected to the bottom of the intake housing that would NOT come loose. It was one of those zip-tie/plastic pin. I ended up just having to break the push pin and hope for the best when I put it back together. I did notice an immediate improvement in throttle response. Can't wait to get it out in the open a little bit.
It's really good to see you working on the Slingshot. you don't get them here in the UK. It's a very Cool Vehicle. My daily drive is s Mercedes CL600 V12 6.6 Litre. It's Dark metallic Blue. My wifes car is a Range Rover Evoque V8 4.2 Litre.
Great video! I have been dreading doing mine too. Thanks for reducing that. I considered putting a new one on and trying it up so it never happens again. I think it's a stupid extra sensor.
Just replaced mine on a 2016, yes, you do need to pull the throttle body to get clearance to remove the manifold. yes, the oil tube bolt is a pain in the butt. Just FYI, the torque value for the knock sensor is 15 lbs. Lots of good info in the video making it easy to do it yourself. Polaris says it is a 2.5 hour book job, which at my dealer is $400 in labor plus parts/fees and tax. Took me about an hour (not a mechanic).
THANKS! My 2016 threw that knock sensor code. This video is just what I needed.
Im sooo thankful for guys posting video's such as these on RUclips. Major money savers. Thank U.
30 minutes, just like you said, you rock, thank you for doing this video!! now I gotta turn off the sensor, lol or wait like you did!
You had me with the dealer keeping it for (2) months! The dealer kept mine for (3) months to replace a starter covered by a warranty.
just finished the project, took me about 90 minutes total. The biggest reason I see for removing the throttle body is to make that oil dipstick bolt at least mildly accessible. I tried it leaving it on and it was a no-go. My biggest issue is I had a wire harness connected to the bottom of the intake housing that would NOT come loose. It was one of those zip-tie/plastic pin. I ended up just having to break the push pin and hope for the best when I put it back together. I did notice an immediate improvement in throttle response. Can't wait to get it out in the open a little bit.
It's really good to see you working on the Slingshot. you don't get them here in the UK. It's a very Cool Vehicle. My daily drive is s Mercedes CL600 V12 6.6 Litre. It's Dark metallic Blue. My wifes car is a Range Rover Evoque V8 4.2 Litre.
Great video! I have been dreading doing mine too. Thanks for reducing that. I considered putting a new one on and trying it up so it never happens again. I think it's a stupid extra sensor.
Just replaced mine on a 2016, yes, you do need to pull the throttle body to get clearance to remove the manifold. yes, the oil tube bolt is a pain in the butt. Just FYI, the torque value for the knock sensor is 15 lbs. Lots of good info in the video making it easy to do it yourself. Polaris says it is a 2.5 hour book job, which at my dealer is $400 in labor plus parts/fees and tax. Took me about an hour (not a mechanic).
That dealer is robbing you lol. Polaris flat rate is 42 minutes🤣
Great video! Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks for the information. Great job.
I have the same issue, I want to ask when you install it for a month did you find any problems with it
Any quick video for how to change the clutch switch signal sensor? My engine error is 598 .. any advice?? 2017 SLR SLINGSHOT
They told me that running regular gas not 93 octane is the reason for that engine light code...hmmm