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PowertrainP033C

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Knock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2

26 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · 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 CVP033CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP033CNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP033CKmitový senzor 'D' spaľovania, nízky obvod BrandPowertrain
GeelyP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP033CNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP033CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP033CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP033CKnock sensor 4 - circuit low BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP033CNo description available Powertrain
OpelP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP033CNo description available Powertrain
PorscheP033CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP033CKnock Sensor 4 Circuit Low Bank 2 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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