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Repair/Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 1)
* Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Knock Sensor/Service and
Repair/Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2)
* Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
P0326
DTC P0326, P0327, P0328, P0331, P0332, or P0333 (w/LLT)
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure
Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0326
- Knock Sensor Performance Bank 1
DTC P0327
- Knock Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1
DTC P0328
- Knock Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1
DTC P0331
- Knock Sensor Performance Bank 2
DTC P0332
- Knock Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2
DTC P0333
- Knock Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 2
Circuit/System Description
The knock sensor is a piezoelectric device that produces an AC voltage of different amplitude and frequency depending on the level of engine
mechanical vibration. The knock sensor system monitors the knock sensor in order to determine if detonation or spark knock is present. If the
knock sensor system determines that excessive knock is present, the engine control module (ECM) retards the spark timing based on the signal
from the knock sensor system. The knock sensor produces an AC signal when specific frequencies are detected. The ECM then retards the timing
until knock is controlled.
In order to differentiate between normal engine noise and spark knock, the ECM samples the knock sensor signal. The ECM samples the knock
sensor signal for a certain length of time under different engine speeds and loads during non-cylinder knock events. This sampling is used to
determine a range of acceptable normal engine noise.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0326 and P0331
* DTC P0324 is not set.
* The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is warmer than 60掳C (140掳F).
* The engine speed is greater than 2,200 RPM.
* The increase in engine speed is less than 500-2,300 RPM per second.
* The increase in engine load is less than a range of 50-100 kPa per second.
* DTCs P0326 and P0331 run continuously once the above conditions are met for approximately 20 s.
P0327, P0328, P0332, and P0333
* DTC P0324 is not set.
* The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is warmer than 60掳C (140掳F).
* The increase in engine speed is less than a range of 500-2300 RPM per second.
* The increase in engine load is less than a range of 50-100 kPa per second.
* DTCs P0327, P0328, P0332, and P0332 run continuously once the above conditions are met for approximately 20 s.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
