Code P0325 Definition
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
Code P0325 Meaning
Knock sensors are solely used for the purpose of sensing when your engine is “knocking,” or sensing when there is exploding in the air/fuel mixture in a way that delivers less power and can also damage the engine if prolonged. When the engine “knocks” there is an excessive amount of NOx that is released. When trouble code P0325 is set, this means that the knock sensor 1 in Bank 1 is not operating properly.
Symptoms of Code P0325
- Check Engine Light
- Loss of engine power
- No noticeable drivability issues
Causes of Code p0325
- Faulty sensor 1 Bank 1 knock sensor
- Engine is running excessively lean
- Faulty or damaged knock sensor wiring
- Engine coolant system fault
Code P0325 Severity – Low
There are no driveability concerns with trouble code P0325. However, along with all Diagnostic Trouble Codes, there should be a sense of haste in getting this repaired so that there is no further damage to the engine.
Code P0325 Common Diagnosis Mistakes
There are times where the engine/fuel coolant system are the issue and replacing the knock sensor immediately will not make the Check Engine Light turn off.
Code P0325 Diagnosis Steps
- Tools Needed to Diagnose:
- FIXD
- Live freeze frame data (Found on FIXD App with Sensor)
How To Diagnose P0325
- Check to see if there are any other codes along with P0325 and clear your Check Engine Light with FIXD
- Test drive the vehicle and attempt to replicate the driving conditions that will also give similar if not the same freeze frame data in an attempt to pinpoint the issue.
- Is the knock sensor sending a signal to the PCM? If so, there may be an issue with the coolant temperature readings. If not, the knock sensor may need to be replaced (Step 5).
- If there are issues with the coolant temperature readings, deal with them ASAP because an overheated engine can definitely cause the engine to knock.
- Conduct a visual inspection of the knock sensor wiring, and any connections to the knock sensor to make sure there are no signs of disconnection, tearing, etc.
- If the conclusion is that the knock sensor needs to be replaced, then it is often recommended to replace not only the sensor but the knock harness as well.
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Shonda
November 11, 2018I change my knock sensor but my car us still doing the samething
Meshari
November 15, 2018So do I. I changed it 3 times ,and it still comes out.
Abel Araujo
August 24, 2019I changed both sensors twice and the harness. It started with two codes p0330 and p0325 and now it only shows p0330 but I don’t know what to do now.
Amber Wichman
January 7, 2020My rx300 had this problem, change out both knock sensors and harness but would still throw codes. Locking me out of overdrive and bogging engine power, definitely frustrating.
So I did a thing…
Went straight to the PCM wiring harness. luckily I only had one bank that kept throwing codes. So I found the wiring diagram, spliced my bank1 to bank2 cutting out bank1 completely. Check engine light off, engine power restored and not locked out of overdrive.
That was 3 years ago, my rx is still on the road with over 200,000 miles.
Good luck ??
CLERON
January 9, 2020I am about to do that. 2000 Toyota sienna ce. 156,000 miles .
River Frautschi??
July 7, 2019Have you disconnected the battery? The ecu needs to be reset or else the code won’t go away.
Hobie
August 12, 2019How to reset
River Frautschi??
July 8, 2019Ever found out the problem?
Conrad Duenas
November 21, 2018I chance the knock sensor and the light still showing on the dashboard, and on the fixd sensor still telling me the I have knock sensor malefunction problem. Can’t fixed
Odell Steen
June 8, 2019I have the same issue
Zack
July 11, 2019It has to be odm knock sensor to pass the codes now if the check engine light shows up for the knock sensor meaning your cooling system needs to be fix or you’re not getting enough gas meaning as your fuel filter is clogged
thomas
November 28, 2018i have nissan fb 15 on machine diagnosis the crank and knock sensor were recorded malfunction after replacing the two sensors the machine is still reading crank and knock sensor even after erasing the error.also the engine is losing power could it be linked to faulty gas regulator.
Robert Mack
December 22, 2018My problem is I can’t find it and can someone tell where it is on motor it’s an 08 Saturn vue 3.5l gm motor
Guest
February 26, 2019Its behind the right side catalytic converter..you have to remove it along with other stuff to gain access
Angela
May 9, 2019I have a 2002 bmw 325i with three codes showing:
P0102
P0327
P0365
Could one of theses codes cause the other codes to appear?
charles Osakwe
August 10, 2019i have Toyota sieena 2006 with this error code P0 328-Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction, P0 305 TOYOTA cylinder 5 misfire detective but i check engine came on and later went off
Dori
September 23, 2019I have a 2000 Infiniti QX4 suv. Light has been going on and off for awhile. Now it stays on. My son ran codes and they cam.e out PO325 an,d PO153. (knock sensor and 02 sensor) Will these keep it from passing smog? And, approximately how much should it cost to have these repaired?
Mel
October 5, 2019First I got a P0324 code replaced knock sensor lasted 3 days now P0325 code is coming up. Along with P0324. 2016 Chevy Sonic anyone else with this issue and how to correct it
Deanna
December 1, 2019What if I am only having the knock sensor code but no loss of power or knocking noise. Do i still need to replace the knock sensors?
don
January 16, 202004 crv gets p0325 code only when driving over 25 mph. when in neutral I can rev up to 6k with no code. sensor was replaced with no luck