Ford Fiesta 1.6 engine pinging

Tiny
WILLEM5157
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  • 2005 FORD FIESTA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 108,000 MILES
Since I got the 100 000km service (with the replacement of the cambelt) my engine has a major loss of power and a pinging from about 4500rpm. The dealer said its the fuel im using but im using the 95 octane. I have taken the car back to the dealer about 10 times and every time they tell me they had it on the computer and did not see any faults.

Friday, June 3rd, 2011 AT 1:22 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the knock sensor might not be retarding the ignition timing and also if the engine is overheating
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011 AT 8:53 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for the fast reply!

I know the engine is not overheating, I have cheched for that.

It the knock sensor is faulty will it not show as an error on the diagnostic computor not pick it up?

I will have the knock sensor checked out, thanks again!
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Monday, June 6th, 2011 AT 5:27 AM

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