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Checking function

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Fig 3: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Knock Sensor, Checking (3 Of 3)
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NOTE: Checking the knock sensors must be performed during a test drive because the diagnosis of the knock sensors is not activated until the engine speed exceeds 1800 rpm and the engine is loaded by more than 40%.

Observe the valid safety precautions when performing a test drive, see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

DISPLAY GROUP 28: IGNITION, KNOCK CONTROL

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Display group 28: 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 to 6800 rpm 0.0 to 150.0% -40.0 to 110.0 °C ---
Specification at least 1800 rpm Up To 40.0% 85.0 to 105.0 °C Syst. OK.
  --- --- --- If the specifications are not achieved, see CONTINUATION: 

If the specification is attained: