Knocking Or Pinging During Acceleration Or Cruise
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 2003 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check for cooling system malfunction (overheating).
- Check for Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor malfunction (B2300 and Tribute 2.0L).
- Check for ECT sensor malfunction.
- Check for IAT sensor malfunction.
- Check for MAF sensor circuit malfunction.
- Check for erratic signal from CMP sensor.
- Check for fuel pulsation damper malfunction.
- Check for inadequate fuel pressure.
- Check for Knock Sensor (KS) malfunction.