DTC P0326: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor): DTC Detecting Condition

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T PremiumSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
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DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Plausibility check
  • Open/short in signal or ground circuit
  • Poor connection or damaged harness
  • Faulty knock sensor
Enable Conditions
  • Knock detection function active
  • Engine RPM >2700 RPM
  • Air mass >0.5g/rev (250mg/tdc.)
  • No relevant failure
Threshold Value
  • Difference between the processed knock sensor signal and its mean does not exceed a threshold (0.08V) & the integral of the processed knock sensor signal does not reach the threshold (3V) for cylinders 2 and 3
  • If the mean processed knock sensor signal of any one cylinder leaves the valid range (0.1V~4.5V).
Diagnostic Time
  • 100 rev.
Mil On Condition
  • -
RENDER: 1.0x

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