Can ALOT of water cause the KSDS to give a false readings?

Asked by Marc Dec 14, 2023 at 02:13 PM about the 2016 Kia Optima LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I drove home in a extremly heavy rain and standing water about 4 days ago.
The next day after I get home i notice the check engine light is blinking and
the car won't go over 60mph and is stuttering  for a second on take off (LIMP
MODE).  I did a ODBII and it gives me P1326 and says no DTC Definition
found.  I understand that the code is for KSDS? I think, but is it also possible
that the wires or KSDS got wet and is giving me a false reading since it did
actually happen during all this rain and standing water?  I haven't heard any
engine noises or other than the Limp Mode problems

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Knock sensor code, if the connection wasn’t sealed then it could cause a misread. As this seem to be causing you some grief I recommend you get it somewhere for live data testing ASAP before you cause some expensive damage.

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