SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0327, P0328, P0332, P0333

DTC Code DTC Name
P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
P0333 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input (Bank 2)

DESCRIPTION

A flat type knock control sensor (non-resonant type) has a structure that can detect vibration between approximately 5 kHz and 15 kHz.

The knock control sensors are 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.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

P0327

P0332

 Output voltage of knock control sensor (bank 1, 2) is less than 0.5 V for 1 second or more (1 trip detection logic).

  • Short in knock control sensor (bank 1, 2) circuit

  • Knock control sensor (bank 1, 2)

  • ECM

P0328

P0333

 Output voltage of knock control sensor (bank 1, 2) is higher than 4.5 V for 1 second or more (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open in knock control sensor (bank 1, 2) circuit

  • Knock control sensor (bank 1, 2)

  • ECM

Tech Tips

When DTC P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333 are 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 engine switch is turned off.

Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope

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The correct waveform is as shown.

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the output voltage transmitted by the knock control sensor remains low or high 1 second or more, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor circuit, and stores a DTC.

The monitor for DTCs P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333 begins to run when 5 seconds have elapsed since the engine was started.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Frequency of Operation Continuous

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN


  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

  4. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

  5. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

  6. Start the engine and wait 5 minutes.

  7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / DTC.

  8. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

  10. Input the DTC: P0327, P0328, P0332 or P0333.

  11. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Tester Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, idle the engine for 5 minutes and check the DTC judgment result again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips


  • DTCs P0327 and P0328 are for the bank 1 knock control sensor circuit.

  • DTCs P0332 and P0333 are for the bank 2 knock control sensor circuit.

  • Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes the No. 1 cylinder*.

    *: The No. 1 cylinder is the cylinder which is farthest from the transaxle.

  • Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include the No. 1 cylinder.

  • Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, 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.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (KNOCK FEEDBACK VALUE)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Warm up the engine.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Knock Feedback Value.

    6. Read the value while driving the vehicle.

      OK
      The value changes.

      Tech Tips

      Malfunction does not occur Knock Feedback Value changes
      Malfunctions occur Knock Feedback Value does not change

      The Knock Feedback Value change can be confirmed by running the engine with a high load, for example, by activating the air conditioning system and racing the engine.


    NG

    CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR) Click here

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  2. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR)


    1. A01ETNBE83
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bank 1
      *2 Bank 2
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Knock Control Sensor)

      Disconnect the knock control sensor connector.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Y1-1 - Y1-2 Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V
      Y2-1 - Y2-2 Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR - ECM) Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR


    1. Inspect the knock control sensor Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the knock control sensor Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR Click here

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the knock control sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Y1-2 - E26-83 (KNK1) Always Below 1 Ω
      Y1-1 - E26-115 (EKNK) Always Below 1 Ω
      Y2-2 - E26-84 (KNK2) Always Below 1 Ω
      Y2-1 - E26-116 (EKN2) Always Below 1 Ω
      Y1-2 or E26-83 (KNK1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Y1-1 or E26-115 (EKNK) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Y2-2 or E26-84 (KNK2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Y2-1 or E26-116 (EKN2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here