Diagnostic Aids

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Check knock sensor signal circuit for a potential open or short to ground. An open knock signal circuit would cause 5-volt reference to remain high at ECM knock signal terminal. A short to ground in knock signal circuit would cause 5-volt reference signal to pull low to near zero volts. Resistance to ground through knock sensor should be 3300-4500 ohms. Also check for proper installation of MEM-CAL.

Fig 1: Code 43 Schematic W/O ESC Module (All Models) ESC Error

Fig 2: Code 43 Flow Chart W/O ESC Module (All Models) ESC Error