DTC P0324, P0326, or P06B6
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0324: Knock Sensor System Performance
DTC P0326: Knock Sensor Performance
DTC P06B6: Control Module Knock Sensor Processor Performance
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
| Short to Ground
| Open/High Resistance
| Short to Voltage
| Signal Performance
|
Knock Sensor Signal
| P0327
| P0325
| P0328
| P0326
|
Knock Sensor Low Reference
| P0327
| P0325, P06B6
| P0328
| P0326
|
Circuit/System Description
The knock sensor enables the engine control module (ECM) to control the ignition timing for the best possible performance while protecting the engine from potentially damaging levels of detonation. The knock sensor produces an alternating current (AC) voltage signal that varies depending on the vibration level during engine operation. The ECM adjusts the spark timing based on the amplitude and the frequency of the knock sensor signal. The ECM receives the knock sensor signal through 2 isolated circuits. The ECM learns a minimum knock sensor noise level for all of the engine speed ranges. The ECM monitors for a normal knock sensor signal. The ECM monitors the internal knock sensor processor by verifying a 20 KHz signal generated on the signal circuit is detected on the sensor low reference circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0324 and P0326-Condition 1
• | Engine speed is between 600 and 8,500 RPM. |
• | Engine is running for greater than 2 s. |
• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is warmer than -40°C (-40°F). |
• | The inlet air temperature (IAT) is warmer than -40°C (-40°F). |
• | The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
P0326-Condition 2
• | Engine speed is greater than 2,000 RPM. |
• | Engine is running for greater than 1 s. |
• | The ECT is warmer than -40°C (-40°F). |
• | The IAT is warmer than -40°C (-40°F). |
• | The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
P06B6
• | Engine speed is between 600 and 5,000 RPM. |
• | Engine is running greater than 5 s. |
• | The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0324
The ECM detects that the knock sensor signal indicates an excessive engine knock or noise is present in at least a single cylinder.
P0326
• | The ECM detects that the knock sensor signal indicates the sensor harness is connected, but the sensor is not properly bolted to the engine. |
• | The ECM detects that the knock sensor signal indicates an excessive engine knock is present. |
P06B6
The ECM has detected an internal knock sensor processor fault.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• | DTCs P0324, P0326, and P06B6 are Type B DTCs. |
• | The ignition timing is retarded to reduce the potential of engine damaging spark knock. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0324, P0326, and P06B6 are Type B DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Hybrid Modes of Operation Description
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify DTC P0325, P0327, P0328, and P06B6 is not set.
⇒ | If DTC P06B6 is set, and no external knock sensor circuit issues exist, replace the K20 ECM. |
- Vehicle OFF, inspect for the following:
• | The B68 knock sensor for physical damage. A sensor that is dropped or damaged may cause a DTC to set |
• | The sensor mounting surface for burrs, casting flash, and foreign material |
• | The sensor must be clear of hoses, brackets, and engine electrical wiring |
⇒ | If a condition is found, repair as necessary. |
- If there is no mechanical condition, test or replace the B68 knock sensor.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure Records data.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
©© Copyright Chevrolet. All rights reserved |