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Checking function

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Indicated on display

Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Checking Knock Sensor Function (Rapid Data Transfer)
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Indicated on display

Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - Checking Knock Sensor Function (Read Measuring Value Block)
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Indicated on display: (1 to 4 Display zones)

Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - Checking Knock Sensor Function (Read Measuring Value Block 22)
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NOTE: Checking the knock sensor must be performed during a test drive because the diagnosis of the knock sensor is first activated above an engine speed of 3000 RPM and an engine load greater than 3 ms.

Observe the valid safety precautions when carrying out a test drive. See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Indicated on display: (1 to 4 Display zones)

Fig 4: Scan Tool Display - Checking Knock Sensor Function (Read Measuring Value Block 23)
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Specification (cylinders 3 and 4): 0 to 15 ° CA

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