Need to know which wire connector on the ECM controls the knock sensor data.

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And when you use the cutter log in it works? It sounds like an earlier login may have been different and that is why you are locked out of those posts. Not sure how that would happen though. You didn't log in under the other account, or when the site had issues? Not sure how the user name was changed though as I don't work behind the scenes here.
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Friday, December 26th, 2025 AT 5:43 PM
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Well crap! I opened a new login. I knew I would not have access to MY Questions & replies.
I still can not access ANYTHING on this site. I do get a message as follows: Members Area you do not have access! So far I have tried to access on a desktop, a laptop, three different phones and still can not look at any real info. I can see hundreds of inquiries but can not access NONE of them while logined in or as a guest. What gives with this? Unfortunately for me, this website has almost become completely useless to me now. The only way that I can get to this reply screen is though the vey last email link you fellows have sent me and that will like quit work too in a couple days.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2025 AT 9:42 AM
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Could it be that windows 10 is no longer supported? My desktop can't upgrade to windows 11, and I have yet to upgrade my wife's laptop. One of the phones is now, so far, able to get access on my original login !
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Saturday, December 27th, 2025 AT 10:04 AM
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It could be that the browser you are using on W10 has a security issue that won't allow it access, but I've run machines with win XP that worked OK on the site. What browser are you using? I've used Firefox, Edge, Chrome, Brave and Opera on a Win 10 machine without a problem.
OK, I just tried setting up a new account on a Win 10 machine running brave and it seems to work just fine. Perhaps log in using a different browser then if it works go to the regular browser, sign out and then go find the log in information and saved passwords and delete those, then try to log in with the original account. See if flushing the info cleans it up.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2025 AT 6:21 PM
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I used Firefox, Brave, Edge, and AvgSecure on W10 and none worked
I tried my wife's iPod which is running W11. No problem I got right in on the old login. I did the W11 update on wife's laptop and tried again. I got in and could see and access many issues. When I login I could no longer access anything. Same as before. The last Link you just sent open and let me read your reply but it would not allow me to reply back to you. I have one of my old phones that allows me to login. I can see and access everything. That's why I can now reply back. Weird stuff man. The old phone is W11 and so far it is allowing me to access and reply on the old login. So I have a iPod and a android phone that can operate normally on your website and a laptop that works only when not login. And two phones and a desktop that won't access anything. That's some crazy stuff there man. Hopefully I can move forward again with the old phone!
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Saturday, December 27th, 2025 AT 7:05 PM
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OK that is very strange. Maybe look at your account on the phone that works and copy that account info and send it to one of the other machines, then copy paste and see if it works. I've done that with other sites and had it work, usually because some character used a different address in the code. Sort of like an 0 and O can look similar but are different.
Beyond that I cannot think of something that could block you. However I also cannot access your old replies to me, I can click on your username and see that you have questions and answers but cannot see anything other than this particular question thread.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2025 AT 7:48 PM
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Okay. The car is now completely FIXED! For anybody that wants to track the full repairs just look at this cars history. See all the things that were done and replaced. Most was a waste of time and money. There were actually 3 real issues that were problems.
#1 Stalling out and not restarting quickly and overtime each stall it took longer to recover to start again. Cause: 1 Faulty fuel injector on each side of the engine. #1 & #2 injectors were out of spec on OHM's. This caused the ECM to become confused and shut off the injectors all together. Once the injectors were replaced the stalling out stopped completely and the car was drivable and reliable. It never stalled again.
#2 Engine running rough and stumbling under light engine loads and poor fuel mileage, full throttle was good. Cause: Cracked or broken plastic vacuum tubes on the engine. The fuel pressure regulator on the 2.8 Multi port FI is controlled by vacuum. Loss of vacuum would not let the regulator open as fuel demand lightly increased, full throttle quickly over came the problem but only under 3/4 throttle or more, once you let up to cruise the rough running and stumbling returned. Replaced all the plastic tubes and rubber hoses in the engine compartment. This restore normal running and fuel mileage
#3 The worse problem: Code 43 Knock sensor issue. Code 43 retards engine timing as much as 14 degrees. Massive amount of time and money was wasted here. ACTUAL CAUSE: Faulty memcal or prom chip. Chip was corrupt and sending false voltage spikes that the ECM thought were " Detonation Knocks" even at idle, which can not happen. I tracked it down the the memcal chip. Once the chip was replaced the timing was restored and the engine returned to completely normal function. If you have any of these issues you might want to track this cars history to see the long drawn out repair attempts. Make sure the replacement memcal chip has the same code as the one in your car or it may not work correctly and might damage other components.
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Friday, January 16th, 2026 AT 3:04 PM
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Great to hear, I only wish we could have gotten things straightened out on your account to make it easier. Only the admins can actually see the history for a particular vehicle or username. One of the items I'd like to see changed.
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Friday, January 16th, 2026 AT 4:08 PM
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Well maybe it could be useful information for you guys. I have seen many inquiries about several issues like mine. The stalling problems, the code 43 issues, the rough running issues, lots of parts thrown at these problems with out positive outcomes. I've been down the trail on this one and I learned a lot about how this old system works. Once you truly understand it, and actually see real on going, positive repair results, it really opens your eyes and mind. The code 43 is one of the toughest things to chase down. It does not scare me now. I know where to look and what I looking for now. To me, knowing what I now know, it's a simple task to test and repair. The hard part is finding the correct outdated parts, like the
memcal chip. They don't make them any more, but there are people who make it a habit to remove and save these older chips knowing someone like me is looking for them. Ebay is a good place start. Each chip has a 4 letter code and a number code. Just type in the 4 letter code for a medical or prom chip. Some vendor have a few and others may have many chips. If you don't see it today don't give up. That's how I found three vendors that had the correct chip with same code as mine. It was a massive learning curve but I got it done. What peppy and sassy little car it is now.
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Friday, January 16th, 2026 AT 4:49 PM
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True, I started out long before cars had codes at all. The lack of parts support is unfortunately common even with newer electronics in the vehicles. Thanks for the follow up.
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Friday, January 16th, 2026 AT 6:49 PM
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Well you fellows help me along early on and even towards the final repairs. I tip my hat to you each and everyone who became involved in my desire to save this vehicle from a final trip to the scrape yards. It was a long process, not that I worked on it everyday, but I studied and evaluated what I seen against what I learned and the light buld in my head came on and I began to put the facts together that lead to a successful repair, some of it was dumb luck that I just stumbled upon a simple repair. But I will take it anyway I could get it to save the car. Again " THANKS" for you assistance with this undertaking. It was long and hard, folks tell me that "I have the patience of a buzzard, I can wait for something to die". I clearly have that patience!
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Friday, January 16th, 2026 AT 11:43 PM
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Nice work hanging in there, nothing wrong with a little luck to help out :) Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Saturday, January 17th, 2026 AT 9:34 AM
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Steve W. I just checked access to my login. It's now working normally. I did nothing to try to resolve this issue, it just corrected itself! Happy days again! All computers and phones are now able tp access this site and login! Go figure?
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Friday, January 30th, 2026 AT 1:04 PM
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Good to hear the folks behind the scene got it working.
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Friday, January 30th, 2026 AT 8:08 PM
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Yep. That was a good thing too! Tell them boys that I appreciate there efforts too. Good job from all there!
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Saturday, January 31st, 2026 AT 1:18 PM

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