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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996LUMINA APV V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTION
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3.4L VIN E
Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Testing and Inspection
The scan tool has four data displays available for diagnosing the KS system. The four displays are described as follows:
^ KS Activity is used to monitor the input signal from the knock sensor. KS Activity will display Yes while knock is being detected.
^ Knock Retard is the indication of how much the PCM is retarding the spark. The PCM will retard spark in response to the Knock sensor signal.
^ KS Minimum Learned Noise indicates the minimum level that the PCM has detected on the noise channel while the noise level was being learned.
^ KS Noise Channel indicates the current voltage level being monitored on the noise channel.
DTCs P0325, P0326, and P0327 are designed to diagnose the KS module, the knock sensor, and related wiring, so problems encountered with the KS system should set a DTC. However, if no DTC was set but the KS system is suspect because detonation was the customers complaint, refer to Detonation/Spark Knock in Symptoms.
^ KS Activity is used to monitor the input signal from the knock sensor. KS Activity will display Yes while knock is being detected.
^ Knock Retard is the indication of how much the PCM is retarding the spark. The PCM will retard spark in response to the Knock sensor signal.
^ KS Minimum Learned Noise indicates the minimum level that the PCM has detected on the noise channel while the noise level was being learned.
^ KS Noise Channel indicates the current voltage level being monitored on the noise channel.
DTCs P0325, P0326, and P0327 are designed to diagnose the KS module, the knock sensor, and related wiring, so problems encountered with the KS system should set a DTC. However, if no DTC was set but the KS system is suspect because detonation was the customers complaint, refer to Detonation/Spark Knock in Symptoms.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.