Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK GROUND CONNECTION
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check ground connection E9. Refer to Ground Inspection in "CIRCUIT INSPECTION ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: Repair or replace ground connection.
- CHECK KNOCK SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Disconnect knock sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
- Check the continuity between knock sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.CONTINUITY CHART
DTC Knock sensor ECM Continuity Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal P0327, P0328 1 F202 2 F13 67 Existed P0332, P0333 2 F203 2 - Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 4.
NO: GO TO 3.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors F69, F201
- Harness for open or short between knock sensor and ECM
: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK KNOCK SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
- Check the continuity between knock sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.CONTINUITY CHART
DTC Knock sensor ECM Continuity Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal P0327, P0328 1 F202 1 F13 61 Existed P0332, P0333 2 F203 1 62 - Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 6.
NO: GO TO 5.
- Check the continuity between knock sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors F69, F201
- Harness for open or short between knock sensor and ECM
: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK KNOCK SENSOR
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 7.
NO: Replace malfunctioning knock sensor.
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
: INSPECTION END