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P0331 - Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Low (Bank 2) - DTC Chart

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P0331 - KNOCK SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE LOW (BANK 2) - DTC CHART

Description:  This DTC sets when the voltage goes outside a calibrated level. The knock sensor 2 (KS2) detects vibrations upon increase and decrease in engine RPM. The KS2 generates a voltage based on this vibration.
Possible Causes: 
  • KS2+ circuit open
  • KS2- circuit open
  • KS2+ circuit short to voltage
  • KS2- circuit short to voltage
  • KS2+ circuit short to ground
  • KS2- circuit short to ground
  • Damaged KS2
Diagnostic Aids:  A KS2 voltage greater than 0.5 volt with the ignition ON, engine OFF, indicates a concern is present.
The vehicle may need to be driven for several minutes to set this DTC.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test DG .