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PowertrainP032A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Knock Sensor 3 Circuit

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP032ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP032ANo description available Powertrain
BYDP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP032ANo description available Powertrain
DFFSP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP032ACiorcad braiteora creathadh/dóiteáin 'C' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP032ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP032ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP032ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP032AKnock/Combustion Vibration Sensor 3 Circuit Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
OpelP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP032ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
SprinterP032ANo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP032AKnock Sensor 3 Circuit 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.

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