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2011 BMW Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Ignition timing, Knock sensor.
Mileage: 700 miles.

Asked on November 17, 2011

NEW 61 PLATE SEPTEMBER 2011 KNOCKING SOUND FROM ENGINE, TOLD BY BMW THIS IS NORMAL, IS THIS TRUE, PETROL ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE A DIESAL CONVERTABLE MINI COOPER S COOPER WORKS TUNING KIT

NEW 61 PLATE SEPTEMBER 2011 KNOCKING SOUND FROM ENGINE, TOLD BY BMW THIS IS NORMAL, IS THIS TRUE, PETROL ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE A DIESAL CONVERTABLE MINI COOPER S COOPER WORKS TUNING KIT. NOT HAPPY WITH BMW ANSWER.
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Replied on November 18, 2011

Is it knocking under load if so could be detonating/pinging and the knock sensor is not retarding the ignition timing-

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