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If the situation is really bad it can even be caused by the rod itself contacting the crankshaft journal (where the bearing has become out of place). The most common cause of rod knock is due to a spun bearing (bearing itself actually spins in the end of the rod so it becomes out of position).
You don't say what year, model or type engine, but from your discription of the problem I would say you have a bad knock sensor. This will cause the pinging, power loss and excesive fuel consumption. dirk d Â· 8 years ago.Thumbs up.ou don't say what year, model or type engine, but from your discription of the problem I would say you have a bad knock sensor. This will cause the pinging, power loss and excesive fuel consumption. dirk d Â· 8 years ago.