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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P0326: Knock Sensor Malfunction

NO : The misfire problem has been fixed. Clear the DTC.  
DTC P0326: KNOCK SENSOR MALFUNCTION  
Fig. 142: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0326)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and  
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT  
THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS .  
DTC Description  
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame  
P0326 KNOCK SENSOR MALFUNCTION  
1. Problem verification:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or  
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 2, 000 rpm or more without load (in P or N) for at least  
5 seconds.  
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5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame  
P0326 KNOCK SENSOR MALFUNCTION  
Is DTC P0326 indicated?  
YES : The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.  
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at  
the knock sensor and the PCM.  
2. Knock sensor installation check:  
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1. Check the knock sensor installation.  
Is the knock sensor installed correctly?  
YES : REPLACE THE KNOCK SENSOR , then do the repair verification .  
NO : INSTALL THE KNOCK SENSOR CORRECTLY , then do the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Test-drive under these conditions:  
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Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 Β°F (70 Β°C)  
Transmission in D  
Engine speed at 1, 500 rpm or more  
Drive 5 seconds or more  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
ENGINE SPEED  
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Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Is DTC P0326 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the knock sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1.  
NO : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated  
DTC's troubleshooting.  
DTC P0327: KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE  
Fig. 143: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0327)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and  
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT