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DTC/P0328

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

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Moderata GravitàSicuro da guidare (a breve termine)Accensione

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.

Costo di riparazione stimatoDa €90 a €900+, varia in base al veicolo

Cosa significa 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 è un codice diagnostico di guasto relativo a accensione, classificato con gravità moderate. Quando la centralina (ECU) del tuo veicolo rileva questa condizione, memorizza P0328 e accende la spia motore.

Quali sono i sintomi di P0328?

Se il tuo veicolo ha attivato P0328, potresti notare uno o più di questi sintomi:

  • 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

Cosa causa P0328?

Ecco le cause più comuni di P0328, ordinate in base alla probabilità che siano la causa del problema:

altaKnock sensor signal wire shorted to 12 V
altaFailed knock sensor (open circuit or internally damaged)
mediaDamaged or corroded sensor connector
mediaWiring harness damage from previous intake work

È sicuro guidare con P0328?

In genere sì, per brevi tragitti. 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.

Come si diagnostica P0328?

Segui questi passaggi per individuare la causa principale di 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

Quanto costa riparare P0328?

I costi di riparazione di P0328 variano a seconda della causa principale e del tuo veicolo. Ecco le stime tipiche:

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €10–€50 €80–€200 €90–€250 Professionale
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €40–€150 €80–€200 €120–€350 Moderata
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €60–€200 €300–€700 €360–€900 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

P0328 su veicoli specifici

P0328 si comporta in modo diverso a seconda del tuo veicolo. Seleziona la tua auto qui sotto per cause specifiche del modello, problemi noti e stime dei costi adeguate:

BMW

P0328 su 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.

Cosa causa P0328 su una 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

Costo di riparazione di P0328 per BMW 3 Series

Costi stimati per i proprietari di BMW 3 Seriesadeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici BMW

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €14–€70 €112–€280 €126–€350 Professionale
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €56–€210 €112–€280 €168–€490 Moderata
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €84–€280 €420–€980 €504–€1260 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Volkswagen

P0328 su 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.

Cosa causa P0328 su una Volkswagen Golf?

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

Costo di riparazione di P0328 per Volkswagen Golf

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Volkswagen Golfadeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Volkswagen

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €12–€57 €92–€230 €103–€288 Professionale
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €46–€173 €92–€230 €138–€402 Moderata
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €69–€230 €345–€805 €414–€1035 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Audi

P0328 su 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.

Cosa causa P0328 su una Audi A4?

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

Costo di riparazione di P0328 per Audi A4

Costi stimati per i proprietari di Audi A4adeguato al rialzo rispetto alla media a causa dei prezzi dei ricambi specifici Audi

Riparazione Costo dei ricambi Costo della manodopera Stima totale Difficoltà fai-da-te
Repair wiring or connector at knock sensor €13–€63 €100–€250 €113–€313 Professionale
Replace knock sensor (accessible) €50–€188 €100–€250 €150–€438 Moderata
Replace knock sensor under intake manifold (V6/V8) €75–€250 €375–€875 €450–€1125 Professionale

Prezzi stimati al March 2026. I costi variano in base alla regione, al veicolo e all'officina.

Toyota

P0328 su 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.

Cosa causa P0328 su una Toyota Camry?

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

Questi codici compaiono spesso insieme a P0328 o indicano problemi correlati:

P0325P0326P0327P0330P0332

Domande frequenti su 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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