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Excessive detonation (The engine makes sharp metallic knocks that change with throttle opening. Sounds like pop corn popping.)
Perform troubleshooting referring to the followings when ECM has detected no DTC and no abnormality has been found in Visual Inspection:M13A without VVT and Engine Basic Inspection:M13A without VVT .
Condition Possible Cause Action
Excessive detonation (The engine makes sharp metallic knocks that change with throttle opening. Sounds like pop corn popping.)
Engine overheating
Condition “Engine overheating”
Faulty spark plug
Clogged fuel filter and fuel lines
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped)
Poor performance of knock sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sensor
Faulty injector
Faulty ECM
Excessive combustion chamber deposits