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Detonation

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION

WITH NO BOOST

Low grade fuel ^ Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct octane fuel


Incorrect valve timing and/or ^ Refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL
clearance for diagnostic procedures


Ignition timing advanced too far ^ Refer to IGNITION SYSTEMS/
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES


WITH NORMAL BOOST

Low grade fuel ^ Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct octane fuel


Ignition timing advanced too far ^ Refer to IGNITION SYSTEMS/
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES




Insufficient fuel supply ^ Restriction or low fuel pressure,
Refer to FUEL SYSTEMS/
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION-EFI



EGO sensor malfunction ^ Refer to COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS



Vane airflow meter malfunction ^ Refer to COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS



Engine overheating ^ Service as required



Oil leaking into compressor ^ Refer to SYSTEM TESTS/LP11
from turbocharger TURBOCHARGER SEAL LEAKAGE TEST



Valve seals leaking oil ^ Service as required