P0331
Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
What it means
P0331 means Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance.
Where it lives
For P0331, the description names the sensor as the part involved.
Check these first
- A faulty knock sensor B on bank 2
- Wiring or connector faults on the sensor B circuit
- Fuel quality or contamination causing knock
- An ignition fault causing engine knock
- A faulty ECM input
What to do next
- Read knock sensor B on a scan tool
- Inspect the sensor B wiring and connector
- Check the fuel quality and octane
- Check the ignition system for misfires
- Replace knock sensor B if it reads wrong
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.