P2338
Cylinder 3 Above Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor Threshold
What it means
P2338 means Cylinder 3 Above Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor Threshold.
Where it lives
For P2338, the description names the sensor as the part involved. The description of P2338 puts it on cylinder 3.
Check these first
- Low octane fuel spark knocking in cylinder 3
- Carbon buildup on the cylinder 3 piston
- A knock sensor misreading vibration on cylinder 3
- Over-advanced ignition timing
- A fouled cylinder 3 spark plug
What to do next
- Read the knock sensor and cylinder 3 knock counts on a scan tool
- Check for other ignition or fuel codes
- Use the fuel octane the maker specifies
- Inspect the cylinder 3 spark plug and coil
- Test the knock sensor circuit if the knock is not audible
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.