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PowertrainP032C

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Knock Sensor 3 Circuit Low

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP032CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP032CNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP032CCiorcad íseal don braiteoir creathadh/dó 'C' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP032CNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP032CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP032CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP032CKnock sensor 3 - circuit low BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP032CNo description available Powertrain
OpelP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP032CNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP032CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP032CKnock Sensor 3 Circuit 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.

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