P1326
Knock Sensor Detection System
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)
Symptoms
- Deterioration of vehicle dynamics
- Increased fuel consumption
- The engine goes into emergency mode
- Power Loss
- Check Engine light comes on
Causes
- Faulty knock sensor
- Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
- Poor contact in the sensor connector
- Problems with the engine control unit
- Mechanical engine problems causing detonation
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the knock sensors
- Check the integrity and connections of wires to the sensors
- Replace a faulty knock sensor
- Check and clean contacts in connectors
- Scan the engine control unit for additional errors