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Electronic Spark Control (ESC) Retard System (Without ESC Controller)

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  1. An open or short circuit on the ESC wire to the ECM will set a related trouble code. A false detonation signal will not cause ECM to set a code.
  2. If a "Scan" tester is available, connect it to the ALDL connector. Tap on engine next to knock sensor and note "knock" parameter. Knock should be indicated on "Scan" tester.
  3. If a "Scan" tester is not available, connect tachometer to engine. Start engine and hold above idle. Using a metal object, tap on engine close to knock sensor. A noticeable decrease in engine RPM should occur. If no RPM decrease occurred, check knock sensor to ECM circuit.
  4. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, it may be necessary to place transmission in Drive for timing change to occur. Also, see KNOCK SENSOR in ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in this article.
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