DTC P0331

DTC P0331  : Knock Sensor 2 (Bank 2) Malfunction

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -4. Start the engine.

   -5. Hold the engine speed at 2, 000 rpm or more without load (in P or N) for at least 5 seconds.

   -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC
   P0331 Knock Sensor 2 (Bank 2) Malfunction

   Is DTC P0331 indicated?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at knock sensor 2 (Bank 2) and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

2. Knock sensor 2 (Bank 2) installation check

   -1. Check that knock sensor 2 (Bank 2) is installed correctly.

   Is knock sensor 2 (Bank 2) installed correctly?

   YES 

   Installation is OK. Replace knock sensor 2 (Bank 2) .

   NO 

   Installation is not correct, reinstall knock sensor 2 (Bank 2) .