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Ignition Timing - Engine Spark Knock

86chrysler4 Models

1987 Dakota 3.9L Engine


Subject

Spark Knock


Index

DRIVEABILITY


Date December 22, 1986


No.

18-58-86


P-4481
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Spark knock during acceleration.

DIAGNOSIS

Check the ignition timing as outlined in the Diagnostic Test Procedure. If the ignition timing is not 3~ BTDC, reset using repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This procedure involves setting basic timing to a revised specification.

1. Using Diagnostic Test Procedure, retard basic timing 7~ BTDC to 3~ BTDC.

2. Reset idle as outlined in Diagnostic Test Procedure.

3. Type Authorized Modification Label, PN 4275086, as shown in Figure 1 and attach near VECI label.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-15-01-95. . . . . . . . 0.4 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: AM - Authorized Modification