More on Pinging NG

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Yes, the CEL works, and it comes on solid if I unplug the knock sensor.

Dave

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> From: Tony Lum <tlum at flash.net>
> Date: 2003/01/10 Fri PM 02:53:12 EST
> To: <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: More on Pinging NG
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> At 01:43 PM 1/10/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> >I forgot to add one thing that may make a huge differnce. The pinging
> >appears to me intermitant. There are times when I can take off with any
> >amount of throttle and not hear any pinging, but most of the time it's
> >there. And now that I went on a drive with pinging on my mind, I did
> >notice the car is "peppier" when it's not pinging. Could there be a loose
> >connection somewhere? Any suggestions what to check (I will get the timing
> >checked, I don't have a timing light or know how to use one for that
> >matter)...and yes, I have ordered a Bently, actually a sued one, got it
> >for $50 including shipping...
> >
> >TIA,
> >
> >Dave
> >1987 Coupe GT Special Build.
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> Dave,
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> Does your check engine light even work?  It should come on with key in "ON"
> position or if you stick a spare fuse into the top of the fuel pump
> relay.  Some latter cars, like my Mom's 100 Avant, do not install the bulb
> on purpose.  The light probably scared some drivers!  Timing light is a
> valuable and useful tool-even if the anti-tamper shield is on the
> distributor, you still need to verify in fact that the timing is correct.
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> HTH,
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> Tony
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