Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Trouble Code

Information Sensor

Cause of Fault

Remedy in

F0: DATA LIST

No.

Trouble Code Storage when

16

KNOCK SIGNAL

CIRCUIT

10

·     Coolant temperature higher than 35 °C / 95 °F (C 18 XE) or higher than 30 °C / 86 °F (X 20 XEV)

·     Engine speed higher than 1984 rpm

·     Knock sensor signal (noise value) lower than 160 mV (short circuit to ground / battery voltage or circuit interruption)

·     Above conditions must be fulfilled for at least 2.0 s

·     Air mass greater than 200 mg /stroke

Replacement values:

·     The control unit retards the firing angle by 12 °CA for reasons of safety

Effects:

·     The knock control is switched off