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I don't think it does - usually the ECU will just retard the timing until the knock disappears.

Have you checked your catalytic converter? A clogged converter could explain the engine's running for only a short period of time.


And a valve not doing its job could explain a clogged converter... but I've never seen a cat THAT clogged that it would make the engine shut off <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />