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DTC 34: Knock Sensor

NOTE: Knock sensor has a sub-harness assembly. This test is performed at wiring harness-to-sub-harness connector. See Fig 1 .
  1. Check Input Signal Circuit  - Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECM. Disconnect knock sensor sub-harness connector. Check continuity between wiring harness connector terminal "e" (White wire) and ECM terminal No. 27 (White wire). See Figure and Fig 2 . If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, repair harness or connectors as necessary.
  2. Check Component  - Inspect knock sensor. See SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section. Replace knock sensor if necessary and perform FINAL CHECK  in this article. If knock sensor is okay, repair ECM pin terminals and/or wiring harness connector.
Fig 1: Locating Knock Sensor Harness Connector (3.0L Pathfinder)
G94F44508Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: DTC 34, Checking Input Signal Circuit (3.0L Pathfinder)
G93I81065Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.