Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0331 Mini
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0331 Mini definition:
The knock sensor is attached to the cylinder block. It senses engine knocking using a piezoelectric element. A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. This pressure is converted into a voltage signal and sent to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM).
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0331 Mini
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Lack/Loss of Power
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0331 Mini
– Knock sensor circuit short to GND. – Knock sensor circuit short to PWR. – Knock sensor circuit open. – Damaged knock sensor. – Powertrain Control Module (PCM The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: – An excessively low or high voltage from the sensor is sent to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mini:
2013 Mini Vision Concept,2013 Mini Roadster,2013 Mini Cooper,2013 Mini Countryman,2013 Mini Clubvan Camper,2013 Mini Clubvan,2013 Mini Clubman Bond Street,2012 Mini Rocketman Concept,2012 Mini Coupe,2012 Mini Clubvan Concept,2012 Mini Bayswater,2012 Mini Baker Street,2011 Mini WRC,2010 Mini Scooter,2009 Mini Cooper,2008 Mini One,2008 Mini Cooper,2008 Mini Clubman,2007 Mini Cooper,2006 Mini Concept,2005 Mini Cooper,2004 Mini XXL,2004 Mini Cooper,2002 Mini Cooper,2000 Mini Seven,2000 Mini Cooper
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