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P1609 – ECM/PCM Knock Control Error

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Symptoms

  • Knocking
  • Poor performance

Causes

  • Faulty knock sensor
  • Wiring issue
  • ECU fault

Diagnosis

  • Read knock sensor data
  • Inspect wiring
  • Scan ECU

Repair

  • Replace knock sensor
  • Repair wiring
  • Update ECU
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