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P033B

Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor D Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P033B means Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor D Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P033B, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • Knock sensor D, bank 2 worn or aging
  • High resistance in the bank 2 knock sensor D wiring
  • Corroded connector at knock sensor D, bank 2
  • Mechanical knock or vibration masking the sensor signal
  • Sensor D, bank 2 mounted loose and picking up noise

What to do next

  1. Check knock sensor D, bank 2 mounting and torque
  2. Inspect the bank 2 knock sensor D connector
  3. Test the sensor D, bank 2 circuit for resistance and shorts
  4. Read knock sensor D, bank 2 live data
  5. Replace knock sensor D, bank 2 if the signal is out of range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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