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Engine Knock Detection and Sensing

Beyond normal combustion, there are two main types of abnormal engine combustion that occur beyond the bounds of the spark event that is initiated by the sparkplug in a spark ignition engine. These are Engine Knock and Pre-ignition.Engine Knock –

How an Engine Control Unit Affects Performance

The Engine Control Unit, sometimes referred to as a PCM (Power-train Control Module), ECM (Engine Control Module), DME (Digital Motor Electronics), or DDE (Digital Diesel Electronics) is a device that manages fuel volume, ignition timing and various other elements required