OBD Guide

P032D

Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor C Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Rough idle
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Open circuit in the knock sensor wiring harness
  • Corrosion or oxidation of connector contacts
  • Malfunction of the knock sensor itself
  • Damage to wire shielding
  • Problems with the engine ECU

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of the sensor wiring harness and connectors
  2. Checking sensor resistance and circuit continuity with a multimeter
  3. Cleaning connector contacts from corrosion
  4. Replacing the knock sensor if necessary
  5. Reset error and test drive

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