Knock sensor

Tiny
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Agree, but what does this have to do with my timing? What would make the timing jump like that. The book says that the knock sensor would do that to the timing, do you agree? It is not giving me a code for that either!
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 4:30 PM
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No, the information you sent me says 19.5 for timing. That is ECM controlled and you can do nothing about it.

If the knock sensor was an issue it only retards timing, not advancing timing. Your knock sensor is good.

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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 4:35 PM
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Thank you for all of your help! 2carpro's is top's with me! I cannot do anything with the catalytic converter until I get back working. I tried getting under the truck and opening the exhaust but the nuts are really on tight, and the top one will require removing the cross member, I think. I guess I will just continue using it as is and the next thing to replace is the catalytic converter.
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 4:47 PM
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Thank you for the kind words. We do our best.

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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 4:52 PM
Tiny
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So Roy, do you think it could be the catalytic converter causing the misfire?
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 4:58 PM
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No, I doubt it. It will not cause the long term trims to be high. That is fuel control not exhaust.

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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, but what could it be?
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 5:02 PM
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We already discussed this.

It is either fuel pressure or possible mass air flow sensor. Both need to be checked to verify.

Roy
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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I checked the MAF myself and it is at 4.7 volts and the shop checked the fuel and said the fuel, fire and compression was good. So I guess it is going to just be a gremlin no one can figure out. Thank you
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 AT 6:01 PM
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No, just because it has 4.7 volts does not mean it is good at all

As far as the fuel pressure, I would check it myself. Someone telling you it is okay is not good enough for me.

Roy
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 2:32 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy I will, but how else do I check it? I have used a meter for volts and pulled it out while running and seen it change in rpms. Anything else?
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 7:07 AM
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Make sure the voltage changes as the rpm change up and down. There should be a smooth transition of voltage up and down and not sudden changes or times of no change.

That change of voltage is what the PCM uses for fuel mapping.

Roy
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 7:13 AM
Tiny
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Alright, sounds good, I will do that today and will let you know. What about the reading from the live data that I sent you yesterday, it showed the MAF at 0.6 lb/min does that sound right?
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 7:24 AM
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Yes, but needs to change when rpm change.

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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 7:26 AM
Tiny
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I know it bounced around when idling. So what should I see it do on live data if I raise the rpm?
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 7:31 AM
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Smooth steady rise in voltage and load.
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 8:18 AM
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Okay Roy, I will take a look at it and will let you know. Thank you
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 8:26 AM
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Anytime.

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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 8:27 AM
Tiny
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Roy, what should my fuel pressure be on this 1998 4.4 GMC Sonoma 4X4?
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 9:41 AM
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Spec is 55-60 key on, engine off.

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Thursday, November 8th, 2018 AT 10:07 AM

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