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Knock recognition control stop, 
checking
 
      The following tests must be performed when a 
DTC is stored that relates to "knock recognition 
control limit reached".  
  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
DTC for all cylinders  
Poor fuel quality- Change fuel quality  
(see operating instructions)
or  
DTC for all cylinders in one 
row  Knock sensor tightened to incorrect 
torque - Loosen knock sensors and tighten to 20 
Nm 
  Knock sensor faulty- Check knock sensors   Page 28
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Corrosion at harness connector  
  Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
DTC for one Cylinder  Engine damage- Check compression pressure
  Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
     
-  Also check ignition angle retardation of the 
individual cylinders   Page 28
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 Evaluation display groups 020/021/022/023/024 - ignition angle retardation  
Indicated on display  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
All cylinders more than 12  KW  
Knock sensor faulty- Check knock sensor   Page 28
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Harness connector corroded  
  Knock sensor incorrect 
tightening torque - Loosen knock sensors and tighten to 20 
Nm 
  Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
  Poor fuel quality- Change fuel quality  
(see operating instructions)
One cylinder deviates significantly from 
the others  Harness connector corroded- Check knock sensor   Page 28
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Engine damage
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, 
Repair Group 15  - Check compression pressure:
  
Engine accessories loose- Secure engine accessories
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 Evaluation display group 014, display field 3 and display group 015 and 016, display fields 1, 2 and 3  
Indicated on 
display  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
greater than 15  
 
spark plug defective
 spark plug connector defective
 Ignition coil or power output stage faulty- Check spark plugs and ignition wires with connectors.
- Check ignition coils and power output stages   Page 
28
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Fuel injector faulty- Check fuel injectors   Page 24
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Poor compression of one or more 
cylinders 
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 
15  - Check compression pressure:
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