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DTC P0332: Left Bank Knock Sensor Circuit Low
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • The left bank knock sensor sends a signal voltage to the ECM terminal K/S.
  • The ground terminal is grounded with ECM terminal K/SE.
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • The left bank knock sensor converts the vibration of the cylinder block into a voltage and outputs it.
  • The ECM checks whether the voltage is within a specified range.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
  • Left bank knock sensor output voltage is out of specified range.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
  • Continuous
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
 
 
Check Condition
  • 2 seconds or more have passed since the engine starting sequence was completed.
Judgment Criterion
  • Left bank knock sensor output voltage has continued to be lower than 0.5 volt for 2 seconds.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Fix the ignition timing with an allowance against knock.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Fix the ignition timing with an allowance against knock.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
  • Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 22 .
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be stored are: )
  • Left bank knock sensor failed.
  • Open or shorted left bank knock sensor circuit or connector damage.
  • ECM failed.

 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check of open circuit and harness damage in K/SE line between left bank knock sensor connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 2.
Repair it. Then go to Step 4.
 
STEP 2. Check of short to ground, open circuit and harness damage in K/S line between left bank knock sensor connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 3.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 4.
 
STEP 3. Replace the left bank knock sensor.
(1) Replace the left bank knock sensor.
(2) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 22 .
(3) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0327 stored?
Replace the ECM (Refer to Removal and Installation ). Then go to Step 4.
The inspection is complete.
 
STEP 4. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 22 .
(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0332 stored?
Retry the troubleshooting.
The inspection is complete.