Dakota Folks:
I sent a query to Bow-Mel Chrysler in Duncan, British Columbia, regarding
knock detectors on the Magnum
Dakota engines. This is the dealer where I purchased my 1997 Dakota.
Following is my query and their answer. Hope it helps the discussion.
Rob Agnew
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>Subject: Re: Knock Detector on 97 Dakota
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>>Gents:
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>>The participants in the Dakota Mailing list are unsure if my 97 Dakota
>>(which was purchased from you), and/or older model Magnum engines have a
>>knock detector.
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>>Are you able to provide a definitive answer? I will post your response to
>>the list.
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>>Thanks.
>>
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>>Rob Agnew
>>ragnew@islandnet.com
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>>Victoria, British Columbia
>>Canada
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>Good Question
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>There is no knock sensor on the Dakota engines. Here is how I came up with this
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>1) The parts department cannot find anything that resembles a knock sensor
>in the parts system.
>2) The Chrysler Tech service rep said that there is not one in there to the
>best of his knowledge.
>3) One of our mechanics took a 97 Dakota, hooked up our DBRIII computer
>controller and adjusted the timing of the engine until it started to ping.
>The computer control unit made no attempt to adjust for the ping, which
>would lead us to believe that it was not sensing it happening.
>
>I have called one other source at Chrysler, they have not returned my call
>yet. If their answer is different than what we think I will let you know.
>
>I hope this helps.
>
>If you have any other questions please drop me a line, I love a challenge.
>
>Todd Blumel
>Bow Mel Chrysler
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Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
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