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check engine light comes on a engine pings will do this for a while and it turns off and no engine ping than will do ti again Pinging generally is caused by failure of the knock sensor. Have a code ...

...ping) then test the computer system for any possible codes, perhaps the 02 sensor is bad or the I.A.C.(Idle Air Control Motor) is defective causing the engine to run too lean and ping, a code stored ...

...of the codes set. My guess is your crankshaft sensor is acting up. If you let it ping too much, it can damage your pistons. The OBD connector is by the relay box under the hood. It is marked EEC

Motor clicks upon hard acceration it most likely is a spark knock ( ping ) try using high test fuel if the ping goes away try cleaning or replace the EGR valve . ( exhust gas recerulating valve )

Pinging sound only when acclerating. Doesn't do it when at idle or coasting. Pinging sound only when acclerating. Doesn't do it when at idle or coasting. if you have the recommended octane

engine pinging or knocking engine is pinging or knocking sometime try using high test gas for now but problem is caused by ignition timing being too far advanced have your timing checked with proper ...

When I start my 1996 Toyota Camry, after it turns over, it makes a "pinging" sound. Is it the starter? If it only happens when while cranking its possible that the starter gear is failing to engage ...

...test) 4: reduces PING, (detonation damage) NOt only that, the ECU/PCM will fail the P04xx tests. and then not be able to inject or run spark advance correctly (see ping) how to make a blank off, why? ...

...ping on the engine, Now car runs on 3 pistons and no power pinging in the engine is detonation caused fro wrong air fuel mixture for the accelerator opening and engine load. It is controlled by knock ...

ping sound at engine area , I checked the cat muffler and is not damage, I wounder if it has something to do with the knock sensor?? You need a professional to road test it with a scan tool, to look a