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P0332

System/Component
Knock Sensor

Fault Code
P0332 (cylinder 4-6)

Fault Type
Plausibility Yes
Signal No
Minimum Threshold No
Maximum Threshold No

Monitoring Method
Plausibility

Signal Type
pulsating signal

Operating Range
yes/no

Time Length and Frequency for Monitoring/Diagnosis
0.5 sec/permanent

Criteria for storing fault code
fault during 2 trips

Criteria for illuminating the MIL
fault during 2 trips and end of 2nd trip

Criteria used for determining out of range values and input component rationality check
UBATT No
Ground No
Disconnect No

Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Check of minimum sensor output signal. Signals are stored every 240° crank angle. The average of 3 output signals (720° crank angle) is compared to minimum map values (depends on engine speed and load). A fault is detected if the average (measured) value is smaller than the map value.