P0325

Diagnostic Chart (Part 1 Of 2):

Diagnostic Chart (Part 2 Of 2):

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The control module contains a removable Knock Sensor (KS) module which receives the knock sensor input. The knock sensor signal input is filtered by this module before it is input to the controls module. Spark knock is continuously monitored during engine operation. If knock occurs for longer than a calibrated time, this Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTC P0327 is not active.
^ The engine run time is 120 seconds or more.
^ The system voltage is between 10-17.1 volts.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The VCM detects engine knock for more than 5 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if a failure is detected during 2 consecutive key cycles.
^ The control module sets the DTC and records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic failed. The failure information is stored in the scan tool Freeze Frame and Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL OR DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has run and passed.
^ A history DTC will clear it no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles. A warm-up cycle occurs when the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the startup coolant temperature and the engine coolant reaches a temperature that is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Check for the following conditions:
^ A damaged or improperly installed knock sensor module. Check for the following items:
- Bent pins
- Deformed terminals
- A knock sensor module that is not completely seated
^ Improper knock sensor torque specification. Refer to Component Tightening Notice in Service Precautions. Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
^ A misrouted wiring harness.

Refer to Symptoms. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Review the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed to determine how often the conditions occur that caused the DTC to set. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
^ A poor connection
^ Rubbed through wire insulation
^ A broken wire inside the insulation

Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

If a repair is necessary, refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Diagrams.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step ensures that the condition is present.
5. This step checks for an improperly installed knock sensor module.