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DTC/P0328

P0328 : Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)

Quick Answer
Moderee GraviteConduite possible (a court terme)Allumage

P0328 means the ECU is detecting a voltage on the knock sensor 1 signal that is higher than the expected range. This typically happens when the signal wire is shorted to a 12 V source, the sensor has failed internally, or the wiring is open in a way that leaves the input floating. Without a trusted knock signal the ECU adopts conservative timing, reducing performance and fuel economy.

Cout de reparation estimeDe 90 € a 900 €+, varie selon le vehicule

Que signifie P0328 ?

P0328 means the ECU is detecting a voltage on the knock sensor 1 signal that is higher than the expected range. This typically happens when the signal wire is shorted to a 12 V source, the sensor has failed internally, or the wiring is open in a way that leaves the input floating. Without a trusted knock signal the ECU adopts conservative timing, reducing performance and fuel economy.

P0328 est un code defaut lie a allumage, classe en gravite moderate. Lorsque le calculateur de ton vehicule detecte cette condition, il enregistre P0328 et allume le voyant moteur.

Quels sont les symptomes de P0328 ?

Si ton vehicule a declenche P0328, tu peux remarquer un ou plusieurs de ces symptomes :

  • Check engine light on
  • Noticeable loss of power, especially under load
  • Reduced fuel economy
  • Audible pinging or knocking under acceleration in some cases
  • Possible hesitation at higher RPM

Quelles sont les causes de P0328 ?

Voici les causes les plus courantes de P0328, classees selon la probabilite qu'elles soient en cause :

eleveeKnock sensor signal wire shorted to 12 V
eleveeFailed knock sensor (open circuit or internally damaged)
moyenneDamaged or corroded sensor connector
moyenneWiring harness damage from previous intake work

Peut-on rouler sans risque avec P0328 ?

En general oui, pour des trajets courts. With the knock sensor signal stuck high, the ECU pulls ignition timing as a safety measure. The engine still runs but loses power and fuel economy, and persistent knock can damage pistons over time. Fix within a couple of weeks.

Comment diagnostique-t-on P0328 ?

Suis ces etapes pour identifier la cause profonde de P0328 :

  1. Read freeze-frame data and note RPM and load when the code was set. A code set only at high load can point to a wiring fault that opens under engine flex
  2. Locate the knock sensor (often under the intake manifold on V6/V8, or on the side of the block on inline engines). Inspect the connector for water, oil, and bent pins
  3. Measure resistance across the sensor terminals with the connector unplugged. A typical reading is in the high-kilo-ohm to low-mega-ohm range; an open circuit or near-zero reading both indicate a failed sensor
  4. Verify continuity of the signal wire from the sensor connector to the ECU pin. An open in the wire can present as a high-input fault on some ECUs
  5. If wiring and sensor are good, scope the signal during a controlled rev to confirm the sensor is producing a clean piezo voltage as the engine vibrates

Combien coute la reparation de P0328 ?

Les couts de reparation de P0328 varient selon la cause profonde et ton vehicule. Voici des estimations courantes :

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €10–€50 €80–€200 €90–€250 Professionnel
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €40–€150 €80–€200 €120–€350 Moderee
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €60–€200 €300–€700 €360–€900 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

P0328 sur des vehicules specifiques

P0328 se comporte differemment selon ton vehicule. Selectionne ta voiture ci-dessous pour des causes propres au modele, les problemes connus et des estimations de couts ajustees :

BMW

P0328 sur BMW 3 Series

2006-2024

BMW N52 and N55 commonly log P0328 from wiring damage in the knock sensor harness routed under the intake plenum. BMW updated the harness routing twice. Replacement is labour-heavy because the intake must come off to access both knock sensors and their pigtail.

Quelles sont les causes de P0328 sur une BMW 3 Series ?

BMW 3 SeriesKnock sensor harness damage under intake plenum on N52/N55
BMW 3 SeriesConnector corrosion from coolant weep at the rear of the head

Cout de reparation de P0328 pour BMW 3 Series

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de BMW 3 Seriesajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a BMW

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €14–€70 €112–€280 €126–€350 Professionnel
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €56–€210 €112–€280 €168–€490 Moderee
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €84–€280 €420–€980 €504–€1260 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Volkswagen

P0328 sur Volkswagen Golf

2005-2024

Mk5 and Mk6 Golf with the EA113 1.8T and the EA888 sometimes log P0328 after an intake manifold replacement when the knock sensor harness is pinched on reinstall. A careful inspection of the harness routing during the previous service often reveals the cause.

Quelles sont les causes de P0328 sur une Volkswagen Golf ?

Volkswagen GolfPinched knock sensor wiring after intake service on EA888
Volkswagen GolfKnock sensor coil open after high mileage and heat cycling

Cout de reparation de P0328 pour Volkswagen Golf

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Volkswagen Golfajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Volkswagen

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €12–€57 €92–€230 €103–€288 Professionnel
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €46–€173 €92–€230 €138–€402 Moderee
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €69–€230 €345–€805 €414–€1035 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Audi

P0328 sur Audi A4

2008-2024

B8 A4 with the 2.0 TFSI tends to log P0328 from harness chafing near the engine cover mounting bolt. The wire rubs through and intermittently shorts to a 12 V conductor, producing a clean high-input fault. Repair with a fresh sleeve and proper routing.

Quelles sont les causes de P0328 sur une Audi A4 ?

Audi A4Knock sensor wire chafe near engine cover bolt on 2.0 TFSI
Audi A4Sensor coil failure after long-term heat soak

Cout de reparation de P0328 pour Audi A4

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Audi A4ajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Audi

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €13–€63 €100–€250 €113–€313 Professionnel
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €50–€188 €100–€250 €150–€438 Moderee
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €75–€250 €375–€875 €450–€1125 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Toyota

P0328 sur Toyota Camry

2007-2018

Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE has knock sensors under the intake manifold, so any P0328 repair is labour-heavy. Toyota has documented knock sensor harness failures where the sub-harness running over the rear bank corrodes at the connector. Replacing both knock sensors and the sub-harness together avoids a repeat job.

Quelles sont les causes de P0328 sur une Toyota Camry ?

Toyota CamryKnock sub-harness corrosion under intake on 2GR-FE
Toyota CamrySensor coil failure on high-mileage V6

Ces codes apparaissent souvent avec P0328 ou indiquent des problemes connexes :

P0325P0326P0327P0330P0332

Questions frequentes sur P0328

Why does my car feel slow with a knock sensor code?

Without a trusted knock signal, the ECU pulls ignition timing as a safety measure to avoid detonation. The engine still runs but feels noticeably slower and uses more fuel. Fixing the sensor restores normal timing and performance.

What is the difference between P0327 and P0328?

P0327 means the knock sensor signal voltage is too low (often a shorted-to-ground wire or failed sensor). P0328 means it is too high (open circuit, failed sensor, or shorted to power). The diagnosis approach is similar but you check for opposite electrical conditions.

Why are knock sensors so expensive to replace on V6 and V8 engines?

On most V configurations the knock sensors sit in the valley between the cylinder banks, under the intake manifold. Reaching them requires removing the plenum, fuel rail, and several harnesses, which is labour-heavy even though the sensor itself is inexpensive.

Can I keep driving with P0328?

Yes for short periods, but you lose power and fuel economy and the ECU cannot detect real knock. If real detonation occurs during prolonged driving, piston damage is possible. Fix within a couple of weeks.

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