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Diagnostic reference · P2338

P2338

Cylinder 3 Above Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor Threshold

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

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

  1. Read the knock sensor and cylinder 3 knock counts on a scan tool
  2. Check for other ignition or fuel codes
  3. Use the fuel octane the maker specifies
  4. Inspect the cylinder 3 spark plug and coil
  5. Test the knock sensor circuit if the knock is not audible
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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