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### 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)

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## DESCRIPTION

A flat type knock sensor (non-resonant type) can detect vibrations in a wide band of frequency (6 kHz to 15 kHz).
The sensor, located on the cylinder block, detects spark knocks. When a spark knock occurs, the knock sensor picks up vibrations in a specific frequency range. When the ECM detects signal voltage in this frequency range, it retards the ignition timing to suppress the knocking. The ECM also senses background engine noise with the knock sensor and uses this noise to check for faults in the sensor.

DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area

P0327
P0332

Output voltage of knock sensor 1 or 2 is 0.5 V or less
(1 trip detection logic)

1. Short in knock sensor 1 or 2 circuit
2. Knock sensor 1 or 2
3. ECM

P0328
P0333

Output voltage of knock sensor 1 or 2 is 4.5 V or more
(1 trip detection logic)

1. Open in knock sensor 1 or 2 circuit
2. Knock sensor 1 or 2
3. ECM

2. Reference: Inspect using an oscilloscope.
   The correct waveform is as shown.

   Item | Content
   Symbols (Terminal No.) | KNK1 (E16-29) - EKNK (E16-28) KNK2 (E16-21) - EKN2 (E16-20)
   Tool Setting | 0.01 to 10 V/DIV., 0.01 to 10 msec./DIV.
   Condition | Engine speed maintained at 4,000 rpm after warming up engine

## WIRING DIAGRAM

## INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:

1. DTC P0327 and P0328 are for the bank 1 knock sensor circuit.
2. DTC P0332 and P0333 are for the bank 2 knock sensor circuit.
3. Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1.READ OUTPUT DTC (CHECK KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT)

1. Disconnect the EB2 connector.

1. Using lead wires, connect the EB2 connectors as follows.

   Male Connector - Female Connector
   Terminal 2 - Terminal 4
   Terminal 5 - Terminal 6
   Terminal 4 - Terminal 2
   Terminal 6 - Terminal 5

1. Warm up the engine.

1. Race the engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds or more.

1. Check for DTCs.

   Result:

     Display | Proceed to
     DTC is same as when vehicle brought in (for example, P0327 and P0328 are output again, or P0332 and P0333 are output again) | A
     DTC is different from when vehicle brought in (for example, P0327 and P0328 are output at first, but then P0332 and P0333 are output, or vice versa) | B

| B |

Go to step 5

A |

2.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (EB2 CONNECTOR - ECM)

1. Disconnect the EB2 connector.

1. Disconnect the E16 ECM connector.

1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

   Standard resistance:

     Tester Connection | Specified Condition
     EB2 female connector 2 - E16-29 (KNK1) | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 female connector 5 - E16-28 (EKNK) | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 female connector 4 - E16-21 (KNK2) | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 female connector 6 - E16-20 (EKN2) | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 female connector 2 or E16-29 (KNK1) - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher
     EB2 female connector 5 or E16-28 (EKNK) - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher
     EB2 female connector 4 or E16-21 (KNK2) - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher
     EB2 female connector 6 or E16-20 (EKN2) - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher

| NG |

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK |

3.INSPECT ECM (KNK1, KNK2 VOLTAGE)

1. Disconnect the EB2 ECM connector.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

1. Measure the voltage of the EB2 female connector.

   Standard voltage:

     Tester Connection | Specified Condition
     EB2 female connector 2 - EB2 female connector 5 | 4.5 to 5.5 V
     EB2 female connector 4 - EB2 female connector 6 | 4.5 to 5.5 V

| NG |

REPLACE ECM

OK |

4.CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

NOTICE:

  The fault may be intermittent. Check the harness and connectors carefully, and retest.

NEXT |

END

5.INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR

1. Disconnect the EB2 connector.

1. Measure the resistance of the EB2 male connector.

   Standard resistance:

     Tester Connection | Specified Condition
     EB2 male connector 2 - 5 | 120 to 280 kΩ
     EB2 male connector 4 - 6 | 120 to 280 kΩ

| OK |

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

NG |

6.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (EB2 CONNECTOR - KNOCK SENSOR)

HINT:

1. If DTC P0327 or P0328 has changed to P0332 or P0333, check the knock sensor circuit on the bank 1 side.
2. If DTC P0332 or P0333 has changed to P0327 or P0328, check the knock sensor circuit on the bank 2 side.

1. Disconnect the EB2 connector.

1. Disconnect the K2 and K3 knock sensor connectors.

1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

   Standard resistance:

     Terminal No. | Specified Condition
     EB2 male connector 2 - K2-2 | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 male connector 5 - K2-1 | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 male connector 4 - K3-2 | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 male connector 6 - K3-1 | Below 1 Ω
     EB2 male connector 2 or K2-2 - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher
     EB2 male connector 5 or K2-1 - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher
     EB2 male connector 4 or K3-2 - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher
     EB2 male connector 6 or K3-1 - Body ground | 10 kΩ or higher

| NG |

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK |

REPLACE KNOCK SENSOR