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PowertrainP0331

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)

31 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · 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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BMWP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Perf. Bank2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP0331Knock sensor 2 signal implausible BrandPowertrain
CheryP0331Knock Sensor 2 (G66): Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0331Knock Sensor 2 (G66): Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0331Iskun/palotärinäanturi 'B' -piirin alue/toiminta BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0331Knock Sensor 2 (G66): Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
GMP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0331Knock Sensor 2 Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0331Detonation sensor 2 range BrandPowertrain
OpelP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0331Detonation sensor 2 range BrandPowertrain
SaabP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
TataP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0331Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0331Knock Sensor 2 (G66): Implausible Signal 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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