DTC P033A - Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor D Circuit

2019 Ford Explorer Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION DTC P033A - Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor D Circuit
DTC DESCRIPTION P033A - KNOCK/COMBUSTION VIBRATION SENSOR D CIRCUIT

Description:  This DTC sets when the voltage goes outside a calibrated level. The knock sensor 22 (KS22) detects vibrations upon increase and decrease in engine RPM. The KS22 sensor generates a voltage based on this vibration.
Possible Causes: 
  • KS22 circuit open
  • KS22RTN circuit open
  • KS22 circuit short to voltage
  • KS22RTN circuit short to voltage
  • KS22 circuit short to ground
  • KS22RTN circuit short to ground
  • Damaged KS22
Diagnostic Aids:  A KS22 sensor 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 .
RENDER: 1.0x

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