Can you drive with code P0330?

Technical Description

Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)

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Technical Description
What does that mean?
Possible Solutions
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Need more help with a p0330 code?
How serious is a knock sensor code?
What can cause a P0330 code?
How often should you replace knock sensor?

What does that mean?

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles. Although generic, the specific repair steps may vary depending on make/model.

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 wasn't operating properly, so that it was always indicating a knock, the engine computer's response may have been to change the ignition timing on your engine. Knock sensors generally bolt into or thread into the engine block.

This P0330 code may show up intermittently or the Service Engine light may be lit constantly. Other knock sensor related DTC codes include P0325.

Symptoms

You may notice drivability problems including a lack of power and perhaps some hesitation. There may also be other symptoms.

Causes

A code P0330 most likely means one or more of the following has happened:

The "B" knock sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced
There is a wiring short/fault in the knock sensor circuit

Possible Solutions

Check the resistance of the knock sensor on bank 2 (compare it to factory specs)
Check for broken/frayed wires leading to the sensor
Replace the knock sensor on bank 2

Sources: W. Farmer - Nissan

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How serious is a knock sensor code?

Can you drive with a P0325 code? Technically, you can, if you absolutely have to—but you shouldn't. Driving with the P0325 error code set for a prolonged period of time can potentially cause major engine damage. Be sure to address the issue right away.

What can cause a P0330 code?

Engine code P0330 could be caused by a number of things, including damaged wiring, a bad knock sensor, or an overheating engine. If you'd like to try to fix code P0330 at home without throwing money at parts, you'll want to follow the steps below for proper diagnosis.

How often should you replace knock sensor?

Replacing a knock sensor is not part of routine car maintenance so should only need to be fixed when it breaks or begins to fail. On most modern vehicles, the knock sensor should last over 150,000 miles or the lifetime of the vehicle.