Acura RL. Manual - part 19

Fig. 51: Knock Sensor (KS) - Circuit Diagram 

General Description 

The knock sensor is mounted on the engine block and detects engine knock. The vibrations caused by 
knocking are converted into electrical signals through the piezo ceramic element. The powertrain control 
module (PCM) controls the ignition timing based on the electrical signals. If the signals from the knock 
sensor do not vary for a set time period, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION CHART 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

No signals from the knock sensor are detected for at least 5 seconds. 

Driving Pattern 

1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the 

radiator fan comes on.  

2. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 - 4,000 rpm for at least 60 seconds.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

5 seconds or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Engine speed

2,000 rpm

-

Engine coolant temperature

140°F (60°C)

-

No active DTCs

P0117, P0118

 

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When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the 
diagnostic runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by 
disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0335 (4): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0335: CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR A NO SIGNAL 

Fig. 52: Crankshaft Position Sensor A - Circuit Diagram 

General Description 

Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor A consists of a rotor and a semiconductor that detects rotor position. 
When the engine starts, the rotor turns and the magnetic flux in the semiconductor changes. The changes of 
magnetic flux are converted into pulsing signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). CKP sensor A 
detects injection/ignition timing for each cylinder and engine speed. 

If no pulsing signals are detected from CKP sensor A, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored.

 

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Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status

MONITOR DESCRIPTION CHART 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

No signals from CKP sensor A are detected while signals from CKP sensor B are detected 127 times in 
succession. 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the 
diagnostic runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by 
disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0339 (4): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0339: CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR A INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

-

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

Condition

 

State of the engine

Running

No active DTCs

P0385, P0389

 

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Fig. 53: Crankshaft Position Sensor A - Circuit Diagram 

General Description 

Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor A consists of a rotor and a semiconductor that detects rotor position. 
When the engine starts, the rotor turns and the magnetic flux in the semiconductor changes. The changes of 
magnetic flux are converted into pulsing signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). CKP sensor A 
detects injection/ignition timing for each cylinder and engine speed. 

If an abnormal amount of pulsing signals are detected from CKP sensor A, a malfunction is detected and a 
DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION CHART 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

-

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

 

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