P0333 - Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit High

2021 Ford Transit-150 XLT, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION P0333 - Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit High
DTC DESCRIPTION P0333 - KNOCK/COMBUSTION VIBRATION SENSOR B CIRCUIT HIGH

Description:  This DTC sets when the voltage goes outside a calibrated level. The knock sensor 21 (KS21) detects vibrations upon increase and decrease in engine RPM. The KS21 sensor generates a voltage based on this vibration.
Possible Causes: 
  • KS21 circuit short to voltage
  • KS21RTN circuit short to voltage
  • Damaged KS21
Diagnostic Aids:  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

NO RELATED

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