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Diagnostic reference · P0326

P0326

Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0326 means Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0326, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • Faulty knock sensor
  • Loose or over-torqued sensor bolt
  • Damaged knock sensor wiring
  • Engine noise or vibration triggering false knock
  • Sensor read-out-of-range

What to do next

  1. Inspect the knock sensor wiring and connector
  2. Verify the sensor bolt torque and mounting surface
  3. Listen for abnormal engine noise that mimics knock
  4. Test the sensor's output with a scope during light throttle
  5. Replace the sensor if its response is out of spec

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.