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Knock Retard

The scan tool range is 0-25.5 degrees. Indicates the amount of spark the PCM is removing from the IC spark advance in response to the signal from the knock sensors. The Traction Control system Desired Torque signal from the EBTCM may cause knock Retard to display a value more than 0 degrees if Traction Control is active.