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DTC P0325-11: Knock Sensor 1 Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground; DTC P0330-11: Knock Sensor 2 Bank 2 Circuit Short to Ground [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Description

A flat-type knock control sensor (non-resonant type) has a structure that can detect vibrations between approximately 5 kHz and 23 kHz.

The knock control sensor is fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking.

The knock control sensor contains a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage when it becomes deformed.

The voltage is generated when the engine block vibrates due to knocking. Any occurrence of engine knocking can be suppressed by delaying the ignition timing.

HINT: 

When DTC P0325-11 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ignition timing is delayed to its maximum retardation. Fail-safe mode continues until the ignition switch is turned off.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P0325-11 Knock Sensor 1 Bank 1 or Single Sensor Circuit Short to Ground The knock control sensor (bank 1) output voltage is less than 0.5 V for 1 second or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Short in knock control sensor (bank 1) circuit
  • Knock control sensor (bank 1)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0327
DTC for Mexico Models:
- Applies
P0330-11 Knock Sensor 2 Bank 2 Circuit Short to Ground The knock control sensor (bank 2) output voltage is less than 0.5 V for 1 second or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Short in knock control sensor (bank 2) circuit
  • Knock control sensor (bank 2)
  • ECM
Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0332
DTC for Mexico Models:
- Applies

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

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HINT: 

The correct waveform is as shown.

ECM Terminal Name Between KNK1 and EKNK
Between KNK2 and EKN2
Tester Range 1 V/DIV., 1 ms./DIV.
Condition Engine speed maintained at 4000 rpm after warming up engine