GMC P0333 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0333 GMC

Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0333 GM 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 P0333 GM
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Lack/Loss of Power

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0333 GM
– 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 high voltage from the sensor is sent to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Electronic Control Module (ECM<

Possible Solutions

– Repair or resecure harness or connector – Replaced knock sensor


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For GMC:

2013 GMC Terrain Denali,2013 GMC Acadia,2011 GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept,2010 GMC Terrain,2010 GMC Granite Concept,2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Crew Cab,2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid,2008 GMC Denali XT Concept,2007 GMC Yukon XL,2007 GMC Yukon Denali,2007 GMC Yukon,2007 GMC Sierra Denali,2007 GMC Sierra Classic,2007 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLT Crew Cab,2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT Extended Cab,2007 GMC Sierra,2007 GMC Acadia,2005 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab,2005 GMC Graphyte Concept,2005 GMC Envoy XL Denali,2005 GMC Envoy Denali

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