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2009 ACURA MDX

3.7L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
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P1324moderate severityPowertrain

Knock Sensor Power Source Low Voltage

on 2009 Acura MDX 3.7L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Knock sensor power supply voltage is below minimum threshold.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Potential knock under load
  • Timing retarded as precaution
  • Reduced performance

Common causes

  • Low voltage supply
  • Damaged wiring
  • Poor connections
  • Faulty PCM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test power supply voltage
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connections
  4. Test PCM output

Repair notes

Repair power supply circuit.

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