Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0331 Mazda
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0331 Mazda 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 Mazda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Lack/Loss of Power
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0331 Mazda
– 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 Mazda:
2013 Mazda MX-5,2013 Mazda MX-5,2013 Mazda CX-9,2013 Mazda CX-5,2013 Mazda 6,2013 Mazda 5,2013 Mazda 3,2012 Mazda MX-5,2012 Mazda BT-50,2012 Mazda 3,2011 Mazda 6,2011 Mazda 5,2011 Mazda 2,2010 Mazda 3,2009 Mazda 6,2009 Mazda 2 ,2008 Mazda 6,2008 Mazda 6,2008 Mazda 5,2008 Mazda 2,2007 Mazda CX-9,2007 Mazda CX-7,2006 Mazda MX5,2006 Mazda 6,2006 Mazda 3,2005 Mazda Atenza,2004 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda 5,2003 Mazda 2,2002 Mazda 6
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