OBD Guide

P0333

Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Engine knock
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Faulty knock sensor B
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Interference from other electronic devices

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connectors
  2. Check resistance of knock sensor B
  3. Replace knock sensor B if necessary
  4. Check and clean connector contacts

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