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PowertrainP0327

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1)

38 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers ignition and engine-speed signals, including misfires and crankshaft or camshaft position sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Worn or fouled spark plug
  2. Faulty ignition coil
  3. Vacuum or intake air leak
  4. Low fuel pressure
  5. Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
  6. Low engine compression

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

A failing crankshaft or camshaft sensor can cut the engine without warning, and a flashing check-engine light points to a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. If the light is flashing, stop as soon as it is safe and have the car towed. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop; if it stalls or will not restart, have it towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 38

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0327AFT Hydrocarbon Doser Injector Test BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0327Knock sensor BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
BMWP0327Noise value too low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0327Knock sensor BrandPowertrain
CheryP0327Knock sensor fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0327Left Knock Sensor Circuit Fault BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0327Knock sensor system 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0327Knock Sensor Signal Fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0327Knock sensor 1 minimum fault BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0327Knock Sensor 1 (G61): Signal too Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0327Iskun/palotärinäanturi 'A' -piiri matala BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0327No speed sensor pulse signal BrandPowertrain
GMP0327Knock sensor (KS) circuit low voltage bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0327Knock sensor signal circuit voltage too low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Bank 1 or Single Sensor BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0327knock sensor 1 circuit low input A,B BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0327Detonation sensor BrandPowertrain
OpelP0327Knock sensor (KS) circuit low voltage bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0327Knock sensor system 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0327Detonation sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP0327Knock Sensor (KS) Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0327Knock Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0327Knock Sensor1 Circuit Low (Bank1 or Single Sensor) BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0327Knock sensor circuit failure BrandPowertrain
TataP0327Knock Sensor 1 Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0327Knock sensor circuit 1 short to ground BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0327Knock Sensor 1 (G61): Signal Too Low BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0327 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP032700Knocking sensor signal low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP032711Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor 1 Circuit Low Bank 1 or Single Sensor circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP032714Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor 1 Circuit Low Bank 1 or Single Sensor circuit short to ground or open BrandPowertrain

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