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Signal Too High - Permanent Fault






Signal too high. Permanent fault

Checking components and wiring
Check the signal cable between knock sensor (KS) terminal #3 and control module terminal #A45 (#A45). Check the ground lead between knock sensor (KS) terminal #4 and control module #A67 (#B7). Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Check that the knock sensor (KS) is tightened to the correct torque.

Hint: The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be caused by a worn engine. Start the engine and listen for noise.

Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box / access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box, B5244T5, B5254T2 Connecting the Breakout Box
- For information about signals on 5 cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Specification, ECM
- For information about signals on 6 cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Specification, ECM
- To access or replace the knock sensor (KS), see Knock sensor (KS), replacing Service and Repair
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.














Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off.
- Reconnect the connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Start engine and run to normal operating temperature.
- Rev the engine to 3500 rpm and read off the value of the knock sensor (KS) signal..









Is the value between 2-6?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - Fault Found

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking components and wiring

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