DTC P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
DTC P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
DTC P0333 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input (Bank 2)
DESCRIPTION
A flat type knock sensor (non-resonant type) has a structure that can detect vibrations over a wide band of frequencies: between approximately 6 kHz and 15 kHz.
Knock sensors are fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking.
The knock sensor contains a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage when the engine block vibrates due to knocking. Any occurrence of engine knocking can be suppressed by delaying the ignition timing.
DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
P0327 P0332 |
Output voltage of knock sensor 1 or 2 is less than 0.5 V (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0328 P0333 |
Output voltage of knock sensor 1 or 2 is more than 4.5 V (1 trip detection logic) |
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HINT: When any of DTCs P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333 are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During failsafe mode, the ignition timing is delayed to its maximum retardation. Fail-safe mode continues until the ignition switch is turned off.
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
The correct waveform is as shown.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The knock sensor, located on the cylinder block, detects spark knock. When a spark knock occurs, the piezoelectric element of the sensor vibrates. When the ECM detects a voltage in this frequency range, it retards the ignition timing to suppress the spark knock.
The ECM also senses background engine noise with the knock sensor and uses this noise to check for faults in the sensor. If the knock sensor signal level is too low for more than 10 seconds, or if the knock sensor output voltage is outside the normal range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the knock sensor and sets a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Knock Sensor Range Check (Low voltage) P0327 and P0332:
Knock Sensor Range Check (High voltage) P0328 and P0333:
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
1 READ VALUE OF DTC OUTPUT (CHECK KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT)
Result
2 CHECK HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (EA1 CONNECTOR - ECM)
Standard resistance: Check for open
Check for short
3 INSPECT ECM
Standard voltage
NOTICE: Fault may be intermittent. Check the wire harness and connectors carefully and retest.
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
4 INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR
Standard resistance
5 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EA1 CONNECTOR - KNOCK SENSOR)
HINT:
Standard resistance: Check for open
Check for short
REPLACE KNOCK SENSOR
Disassembly
1. REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE (See
page FU-43)
2. REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the tube joint clip, and pull out the fuel main
tube.
NOTICE:
Check if there is any dirt or mud around the
connector before this operation and remove
the dirt as ...
Adjustment
HINT:
On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH
side.
Since a centering bolt is used as door hinge mounting
bolts on the body side and the door side, the door cannot
be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer
for the centering bolt.
1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PAN ...
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Safety information
NOTICE ...