How to test a knock sensor (P0328) - Nissan

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In this video I will show you how to quickly test a knock sensor circuit. This procedure applies to any knock sensor that has a bias voltage sent to it and is not unique to Nissan. Other manufactures are doing the same thing, making the circuit very easy to test.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 10 pages 6-7

symptoms

  • check engine light with a P0328 trouble code
  • poor fuel economy (2-3 mpg less than normal)

fix 50

  • replace knock sensor

test shown

  • how to test a knock sensor circuit for opens and shorts
  • how to measure the resistance of a knock sensor

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • digital multimeter
  • backprobing tools

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Playlist

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