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Checking function

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Select function XX

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Read Measuring Value Block
Input display group number XXX

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Read Measuring Value Block 28 ->
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NOTE:
  • Checking the knock sensors must be performed during a road test because the diagnostic of the knock sensors is not activated until the engine speed exceeds 2000 rpm and the engine is under more than a 40% load.

Observe the valid safety precautions when performing a road test → Safety precautions  .

  Display fields
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Display group 028: Ignition, knock control
Display xxxx RPM xxx.x % xxx.x ° C Test OFF/Test ON Syst. OK. Syst. n. OK.
Indicated Engine speed (in steps of 40) Engine load Coolant temperature Diagnosis condition and Diagnosis result
Working range 0-6800 RPM 0.0-100.0 % -40.0-140.0 ° C ---
Specified value at least 2000 RPM > 40.0 % 85.0-105.0 ° C Syst. OK.
  --- --- --- If the specifications are not achieved → Continuation,

If the specification is obtained: