DTC P0328: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0328 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0328 Knock sensor circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM monitors input signal from knock sensor when engine is running. If input voltage is below 4.77 V (1) , 4.9 V (2)  , PCM determines that knock sensor circuit has malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Knock sensor malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Short to power supply in wiring between knock sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2U
  • Short to power supply in wiring between knock sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 2V
  • PCM malfunction
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(1) California emission regulation applicable ATX model
(2) Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model
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