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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:22 PM
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When you get the chance, check each ACT sensor pins to ground.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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When you get the chance, with the key off and ECA connector unplugged;

Check each ACT sensor connector pin to ground for a short.

Jump the 2 ACT connector pins together and check the resistance at the ECA Connector Pins 25 & 46.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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What code are you getting for the Knock sensor?
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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Whilst ye has the ECA disconnected check the pins on the ECA to be sure you don't have any bent pins.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Drake95
the act has high resistance when cold and then low when warm. Can't remember the exact number. The plug on it has 4.8 volts
Yeah, Resistance range is 50 deg F - 58.75 K ohms / 248 deg F - 1.18 K ohms.

80 deg F - about 24 K ohms.


Voltage range; 3.52vdc @ 50 deg F / 0.28vdc @ 248 deg F.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 05:26 PM
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Code 25 for the knock sensor
i will have to do a lot of this tomorrow for I won't have the timing light until then and you want me to check the ecm to see if it's sending a ground to the act right?
 
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Did you do the WOT during the KOER?

The two wires going to the ACT come from the ECA pins 25 & 46. You want to check that they are not grounded out, and also check the resistance, that you have a good complete circuit, also checking the connector pins on the ECA that they are not bent over.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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No I did not do the wot test and I did get a code for that, what exactly is the eca? The pcm?
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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No I did not do the wot test and I did get a code for that, what exactly is the eca? The pcm?
 
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Originally Posted by Drake95
No I did not do the wot test and I did get a code for that, what exactly is the eca? The pcm?
ECA - Electronic Control Assembly

Yes your computer, in 1985 they called them ECA's.......
 
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K thanks I will do those tests and get back with you!
 
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No I did not do the wot test
So you probably got a 77 Code & your 25 Code, they come together when you don't do the WOT test.

Also the MAP & TPS, do not get tested along with your Knock when you skip the WOT.
 
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No rush.

Damn, page 2, that will cost you more of something......
 
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The timing is advancing exactly how do I do the WOT test
 
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