OBD Guide

P2341

Cylinder 6 Above Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor Threshold

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Detonation knocks during acceleration
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Poor quality fuel (low octane number)
  • Faulty spark plug in cylinder 6
  • Problems with cylinder 6 injector
  • Mechanical damage to the cylinder (wear of piston rings, liners)
  • Malfunction of the knock sensor or its wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check fuel quality and replace if necessary
  2. Check the condition of the spark plug in cylinder 6
  3. Diagnose the injector of cylinder 6
  4. Check compression in cylinder 6
  5. Check the knock sensor and its wiring

Related codes

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