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Knock control stop, checking

If a DTC entry relating to "knock control stop reached" is made, perform the following checks:

IDENTIFYING KNOCK SENSOR CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS

  Possible causes Correction
DTC for all cylinders
or
DTC for all cylinders of one bank
  • Poor fuel quality
  • Change fuel quality (see operating instructions)
  • Knock sensor tightened with incorrect torque
  • Loosen sensor and tighten to 20 Nm
  • Knock sensor faulty
  • Corrosion on connector
 
  • Loose components on engine
  • Secure components
DTC for one cylinder
  • Engine malfunction
  • Check compression
  • Loose components on engine
  • Secure components