Dtc P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)

Engine. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
2Az-Fe Engine Control System. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

INSPECT ECM (KNK1 VOLTAGE)

INSPECT KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR - ECM)

DTC P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

DTC P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)


DESCRIPTION

A flat type knock control sensor (non-resonant type) has a structure that can detect vibration between approximately 6 kHz and 15 kHz.
Knock control sensors are fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking.
The knock control sensor contains a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage when it becomes deformed.
The voltage is generated when the engine block vibrates due to knocking. Any occurrence of engine knocking can be suppressed by delaying the ignition timing.

DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P0327
Output voltage of knock control sensor is 0.5 V or less
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Short in knock control sensor circuit
  2. Knock control sensor
  3. ECM
P0328
Output voltage of knock control sensor is 4.5 V or more
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Open in knock control sensor circuit
  2. Knock control sensor
  3. ECM
HINT:
When any of DTCs P0327 and P0328 are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ignition timing is delayed to its maximum retardation. Fail-safe mode continues until the ignition switch is turned off.
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.2Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.
Dtc
  P0327  Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)
The correct waveform is as shown in the illustration.
Item
Content
ECM Terminal Name
Between KNK1 and EKNK
Tester Range
1 V/DIV., 1 ms./DIV.
Condition
Engine speed maintained at 4000 rpm after warming up engine

WIRING DIAGRAM


Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.2Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.
Dtc
  P0327  Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
  1. Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
1.INSPECT ECM (KNK1 VOLTAGE)


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.2Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.
Dtc
  P0327  Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)
  1. Disconnect the knock control sensor connector.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Voltage:
    Tester Connection
    Switch Condition
    Specified Condition
    C30-1 - C30-2
    Ignition switch ON
    4.5 to 5.5 V
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Knock Control Sensor)
  1. Reconnect the knock control sensor connector.



NG
Go to step 3
OK


2.INSPECT KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.2Az-Fe Engine Control System.Sfi System.
Dtc
  P0327  Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 Or Single Sensor)
  1. Remove the knock control sensor.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    1 - 2
    20°C (68°F)
    120 to 280 kΩ
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    Component without harness connected
    (Knock Control Sensor)
    *2
    Ohmmeter
  1. Reinstall the knock control sensor.



NG
REPLACE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000017UI05NX.html)
OK

REPLACE ECM (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000017UO02YX.html)

3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR - ECM)
  1. Disconnect the knock control sensor connector.

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance (Check for Open):

    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    C30-2 - C24-110 (KNK1)
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    C30-1 - C24-111 (EKNK)
    Always
    Below 1 Ω

    Standard Resistance (Check for Short):

    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    C30-2 or C24-110 (KNK1) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher
    C30-1 or C24-111 (EKNK) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher
  1. Reconnect the knock control sensor connector.

  1. Reconnect the ECM connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR - ECM)
OK

REPLACE ECM (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000017UO02YX.html)