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P130D - Engine Knock/Combustion Performance - Forced Limited Power - DTC Chart

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P130D - ENGINE KNOCK/COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE - FORCED LIMITED POWER - DTC CHART

Description:  This DTC sets when the knock sensor (KS) voltage has exceeded a maximum value greater than a calibrated number of times within a set time period.
Possible Causes: 
  • Fuel quality
  • Base engine concerns
  • Damaged spark plug
  • Loose or corroded connector on ignition coil
  • Lean fuel injector
  • Long term fuel trim at lean limits
  • Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is leaking or stuck open
  • Oil and filter maintenance beyond recommended intervals
  • Charge air cooler (CAC) restriction
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Engine performance may be limited to protect the engine if this DTC is set.
Verify no base engine concerns are present before continuing with diagnosis. Refer to the service information , Engine System.
The following driving conditions may cause this DTC to set: heavy acceleration from a stop, towing, carrying a heavy load or driving up a grade during a boost condition.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test DG .