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Knock Sensor Control Limit, Checking




Knock Sensor Control Limit, Checking

If the malfunction message "Knock control regulation reached" is recorded in the DTC memory the following tests must be carried out. See also measuring value blocks 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.







Measuring value blocks for ignition timing angle retard


Display Group 20:






Display Group 21:






Display Group 22:






Display Group 23:






Display Group 24:






Evaluation display groups 20/21/22/23/24, - Ignition timing angle retard