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Diagnostic reference · P0324

P0324

Knock/Combustion Vibration Control System Error

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P0324 means Knock/Combustion Vibration Control System Error.

Check these first

  • A faulty knock sensor
  • Wiring or connector faults on the knock sensor circuit
  • An ignition fault causing engine knock
  • Low-octane or contaminated fuel
  • An engine mechanical fault causing knock

What to do next

  1. Read the knock sensor data on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the knock sensor wiring and connector
  3. Check the ignition system for misfires
  4. Switch to the correct octane fuel and retest
  5. Replace the knock sensor if the signal is bad
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.