Does the knock sensor retard timing if it isnt hooked up?

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Apr 8, 2008 | 08:06 PM

be18see1

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Does the knock sensor retard timing if it isnt hooked up?

I've been having problems with a lack of power, higher temps when i run it hard for 8+ minutes, and bad gas mileage...

Apr 8, 2008 | 08:56 PM

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Re: Does the knock sensor retard timing if it isnt hooked up? (be18see1)

well it goes into limp mode so i guess it does

Apr 9, 2008 | 12:33 AM

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Re: Does the knock sensor retard timing if it isnt hooked up? (civicstar)

Yep. It pulls timing from the low cam timing maps.

Apr 9, 2008 | 05:32 AM

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Re: Does the knock sensor retard timing if it isnt hooked up? (Legion)

thats awesome. im gonna go wire that sucker up fo more powa!

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