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P130D - Engine Knock/Combustion Performance (Forced Limited Power)

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DTC DESCRIPTION P130D - ENGINE KNOCK/COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE (FORCED LIMITED POWER)

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
  • Cooling system concerns
  • Damaged spark plug
  • Incorrect or corroded connections on ignition system harness connectors
  • 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.
This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. Diagnose all other DTCs first. If no other DTCs are present, 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 .