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About retarded timing to prevent knocking
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 11/14/2002 13 Replies

Hi guys! We all know that when a knock sensor detects detonation, then the PCM retards the timming to correct this; same action is required when the turbo/supercharger is blowing, but why?

I know that detonation is when fuel begins to burn before the spark j... Login to read more.

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