DTC Confirmation Test
Malfunction is detected when ECM receives an excessively low or high voltage from knock sensor. Possible causes are:
- Knock sensor circuit open or shorted.
- Defective knock sensor.
Depending on equipment available, use one of the following to set DTC:
- Using Scan Tool
Start engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds. Select MODE 3 on scan tool. - Using MIL
Start engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds. Turn ignition off and wait at least 5 seconds. Turn ignition on and retrieve DTCs using MIL. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article.