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P0334

Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit Intermittent

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

What it means

P0334 means Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0334, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0334 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An intermittent knock sensor B fault
  • A loose or corroded sensor B connector
  • Wiring chafing on the sensor B circuit
  • An ignition fault causing engine knock
  • A faulty ECM input

What to do next

  1. Monitor knock sensor B on a scan tool for dropouts
  2. Inspect the sensor B connector and wiring for looseness
  3. Wiggle test the harness while watching the signal
  4. Check the ignition system for misfires
  5. Replace knock sensor B if it drops out
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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