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I'm getting two codes for the knock sensors. P0327 and P0332. I don't think both sensors would fail at once. What should I check here? My code reader pulls up these codes, and says it is a low-voltage input. Any help here is appreciated. BTW, my engine is a 6.0

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Well, have you had your truck fully detailed including eng compartment, like pressure washed, if you did yours sensor are under upper intake in a small hole that fills up with water in this case you have a good chance it will dry out and your codes be gone, if not there may me a open wire, becarefull with racoons, rats or any small creature that may eat your wire harness, good luck.

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The knock sensor is a piezoelectric device that produces an output voltage based on mechanical engine vibration. The PCM will retard the electronic spark timing on the signal being received. The knock sensor produces an AC signal. The amplitude and signal frequency is dependent upon the knock level. During normal operation, the knock sensor system attempts to filter out all engine noise that is not caused by spark knock. The diagnostic test for DTC P0327 turns OFF all filtering during the first 20 seconds of engine run time. If a sufficient amount of noise is detected during the 20 second test, the diagnostic passes. If no noise is detected, the diagnostic fails. Since DTC P0327 is a type B code, the diagnostic must fail during 2 consecutive ignition cycles to set the DTC.
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knock sensor tells the engine computer when one or more of your engine's cylinders are "knocking", that is, exploding the air/fuel mixture in a way that delivers less power and can be damaging to the engine if prolonged. The computer uses this information to tune the engine so that it doesn't knock. If your knock sensor on Bank #1 is generating a low output voltage (perhaps under 0.5V), then it will trigger a P0327 DTC. This P0327 code may show up intermittently or the Service Engine light may be lit constantly. Other knock sensor related DTC codes include P0325, P0326, P0328, P0329, P0330, P0331, P0332, P0333, and P0334.

Read more at: https://www.obd-codes.com/p0327
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Why is error code p0327

Code P0327 indicates that the readings from the #1 Knock Sensor circuit are too low, is outside of its operational window and malfunctioning. Symptoms
  • Check Engine Light will illuminate
  • Engine pings on accelration
  • Engine may be running hotter or colder than normal
  • In rare cases, the engine may not exhibit noticeable symptoms
Common Problems That Trigger the P0327 Code
  • Defective Knock Sensor
  • Defective Knock Sensor Circuit or connections
  • Defective EGR System
  • Malfunctioning Cooling System
  • Rich air/fuel ratio
Common Misdiagnosis
  • Knock Sensor replaced when cause of code P0327 was a cooling system problem
  • Knock Sensor replaced when cause of code P0327 was an EGR system malfunction
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I think it not real probable that the cause of your knock sensor code is the result of bad gas. However, I suppose it IS possible. Most knock sensor codes are caused by engine mechanical problems like bad pully bearings, loose timing chains, broken valve springs, collapsed valve lifters, etc. that would cause a "knocking" or "tapping" in the engine.

The next most probable cause would be damaged knock sensor wiring. I have fixed many that have had damage from rodents getting into the engine compartment and chewing on the wires. Depending on which engine your Silverado is equipped with, the knock sensor could be mounted between the cylinder heads in the valley under the intake manifold. Mice like it under there.

Then again, it all depends on WHAT KIND of knock sensor code you are getting. For 2000 Silverado there are 3 possible knock sensor codes: P0325, P0327, P0332. The diagnostics (and possible causes) change depending on which code you have.
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A knock sensor tells the engine computer when one or more of your engine's cylinders are "knocking", that is, exploding the air/fuel mixture in a way that delivers less power and can be damaging to the engine if prolonged.

The computer uses this information to tune the engine so that it doesn't knock. If your knock sensor on Bank #2 is generating a low output voltage (perhaps under 0.5V), then it will trigger a P0332 DTC. This P0332 code may show up intermittently or the Service Engine light may be lit constantly. Other knock sensor related DTC codes include P0325, P0326, P0327, P0328, P0329, P0330, P0331, P0333, and P0334.

You may notice drivability problems including fluctation engine RPM, a loss of power, and perhaps some hesitation. There may also be other symptoms.

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