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Signal Too High






Signal too high

Checking the status




- Start the engine and let it idle for approximately 30 seconds to perform the diagnostic.
Check whether the fault is permanent or intermittent. Read off the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) fault status when the diagnostic status is "Completed".
The fault is permanent if the fault status is "Fault found". The fault is intermittent if the fault status is "No fault detected".






Continue - Checking the components and wiring

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Checking the components and wiring
Check knock sensor (KS) connector. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Check the signal cable between engine control module (ECM) terminal #A46 (#A46) and knock sensor (KS) connector terminal #1. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage. Check for an open-circuit.
Check the ground lead between engine control module (ECM) terminal #A20 (#A20) and knock sensor (KS) connector terminal #2. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting The Breakout Box, Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Signal specification Signal Specification, Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Knock sensor (KS) Service and Repair
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals










Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

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




- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Start the engine and let it idle for approximately 30 seconds to perform the diagnostic.
Read off the diagnostic status and the fault status for the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Check that the diagnostic is "Completed" and that the fault status is "No fault detected". The function is faulty if the fault status is "Fault found".





Is the fault status "No fault detected"?

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 - Exit Fault-Tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the status

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