Chevrolet Trax: DTC P0325, P0327, OR P0328
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0325
Knock Sensor Circuit
DTC P0327
Knock Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0328
Knock Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
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 learns a minimum knock sensor noise level for all of the engine
speed ranges and monitors the normal knock sensor signal. The ECM monitors the
internal knock sensor processor test circuits which perform
the open circuit diagnostic.
Conditions for Running the DTCs
P0325
- Engine is running for 2 s or greater.
- Engine speed is between 500-7000 RPM for 67 or more cumulative
revolutions.
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is -40ºC (-40ºF) or warmer.
- The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is -40ºC (-40ºF) or warmer.
P0327 or P0328
Engine speed is less than 8,500 RPM.
The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met.
Conditions for Setting the DTCs
P0325
The ECM detects that a knock sensor signal circuit is open for greater than 6
s.
P0327
The ECM detects that a knock sensor signal circuit is shorted to ground for
greater than 6 s.
P0328
The ECM detects that a knock sensor signal circuit is shorted to voltage for
greater than 6 s.
Action Taken When the DTCs Set
DTCs P0325, P0327 and P0328 are Type B DTCs.
The ignition timing is retarded to reduce the potential of engine damaging
spark knock.
Conditions for Clearing the DTCs
DTCs P0325, P0327 and P0328 are Type B DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
The following conditions listed below may cause a knock sensor DTC to set:
- Sensor damage.
- Knock sensor and engine mounting surface burrs, casting flash, and
foreign material.
- Close proximity of hoses, brackets, and engine wiring.
- Loose brackets.
- Loose or broken accessory drive belts, brackets, components.
- An engine mechanical condition. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical .
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics (Encore) , Engine Controls Schematics (Trax)
Connector End View Reference
WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS -
INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT
CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX
Description and Operation
Electronic Ignition System Descri
Electrical Information Reference
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Circuit Testing
Wiring Repairs
Connector Repairs
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (LUV) ,
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) Type Definitions (2H0)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Engine Running
- Verify DTC P0325, P0327 or P0328 is not set.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- Verify the B68 Knock Sensor mounting bolt is properly tightened. Refer
to Fastener Tightening
Specifications
- If not tightened to the correct specification
Repair a necessary.
- If tightened to the correct specification
- Verify the scan tool parameters listed below display No while moving the
related harnesses and
connectors of the B68 Knock Sensor.
- Cylinder 1 Knock Detected
- Cylinder 2 Knock Detected
- Cylinder 3 Knock Detected
- Cylinder 4 Knock Detected
- If No is not displayed
Repair the wiring harness or connectors.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may
also operate the vehicle within
the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
- Verify the DTC does not set.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B68 Knock Sensor,
ignition ON.
- Test for 1-2 V between the low signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the low signal circuit terminal 2
and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the
circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 ohms in the low signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If greater than 2 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the low signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If between 1-2 V
- Test for 2-4 V between the high signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the high signal circuit terminal 1
and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the
circuit.
- If infinite resistance.
- Test for less than 2 ohms in the high signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
If greater than 4 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the high signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If between 2-4 V
- Test or replace the B68 Knock Sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
- Knock Sensor Replacement
- Control Module References for engine control module replacement,
programming, and setup.
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Removal Procedure
Disassemble the A/C refrigerant components. Refer to the appropriate
repair procedure.
NOTE: Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant components immediately
to prevent system contamination.
Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
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