Somebody still needs to explain to me how a non firing spark plug contributes to dieseling. Maybe timing is a valid possibility but I don't see it. Ignition timing is related to when the plugs fire. Key off - no plug firing. Unless there's a carbon build up on the plug(s) that provides the ignition to the fuel/air mix a spark plug would play no role. Ignition timing is irrelevant to dieseling the way I see it. From your link Tim:

"The dieseling phenomenon occurs not because the compression ratio is sufficient enough to cause auto-ignition of the fuel, but a hot spot inside the cylinder starts combustion."

Someone needs to edit the Wiki link to correct timing as a possible cause.


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