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[rcdraco]

When I purchased my Capri the knock sensor was disconnected, and the car operated pretty much OK.  Reconnected it and it seems to blow ignition modules within 10 minutes of cranking.  

Is there a chance the knock module could have an internal short causing this problem, or is it more then likely wiring?

[Rocketman]

Which ECU do you have? B6V8 or B6VD?

I've never tried it, but I've heard the XR2 will not run if it's disconnected. Something about it's essential for spark. I'll check, when I get the chance

But - I've never heard of a knock box failing. I have an extra one if you're interested

[rcdraco]

I know the circuit runs through it and that with the sensor disconnected it bypasses the module in some kind of limp mode with X degrees of retard or something.  

Pretty sure I have the b6vd, but I have to check that later today.

[Rocketman]

If you have the B6VD computer, it's the wrong computer, thats the NA code. I know the NA computer will work fine without the knock box.

[rcdraco]

Yea I can't read the code off either module I have, the one that was in my car had the heater core explode right over the label, the current one I pulled from a junkyard XR2, I'd assume it's a b6v8.