knock sensor and spark module ?
05-10-2004, 06:35 PM
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Car: 89 trans am
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
knock sensor and spark module ?
hey guys... if your knock sensor and spark module is setting your check engine light on how much will the 2 effect how crappy your car runs?
05-10-2004, 11:38 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
A bad knock sensor makes your car run TERRIBLE!! Don't ask me how I know that. 
05-10-2004, 11:56 PM
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Car: 1987 Formula (original owner)
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt/3.45
But if you're like Adam, you've got the pedal to the metal ALL THE TIME! 
So as soon as you get a ping from putting a heavy load on the engine, the computer will try to retard the timing. But it won't be able to, so it'll shut you down to "limp mode." And no man likes "limp mode!" 
So as soon as you get a ping from putting a heavy load on the engine, the computer will try to retard the timing. But it won't be able to, so it'll shut you down to "limp mode." And no man likes "limp mode!" Last edited by LAFireboyd; 05-11-2004 at 12:14 AM.
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