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Diagnostic Trouble Code (4-3-3) 850 1995

I pulled a trouble code today of 4-3-3, which states from my Volvo Pocket Data booklet, "KNOCK SENSOR (KS) SIGNAL, REAR, SIGNAL MISSING OR FAULTY".
Anyone else pull this code recently and if so what does it mean?

Thanks!








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    Diagnostic Trouble Code (4-3-3) 850 1995

    Most likely just a bad knock sensor. You can try clearing the code and see if it comes back again later. If it comes back I would try replacing the rear knock sensor. Here's some troubleshooting from the shop manual, but in the end they recommend replacing the knock sensor anyway. You didn't recently clean the engine with a bunch of water did you?

    Mike
    '95 850T



    Code 4-3-3 (Rear Knock Sensor Signal)

    1) Check all wiring and connectors for poor contact.

    2) Gain access to knock sensor(s) by removing upper charge air cooler
    pipe and engine cooling fan. To gain access to rear knock sensor also
    remove intake manifold support bracket.

    3) Disconnect knock sensor. Connect an ohmmeter between knock sensor
    connector terminal No. 2 and ground. If ohmmeter reads about
    zero ohms, go to step 5).
    If ohmmeter does not read about zero ohms, go to next step.

    4) Ensure knock sensor is disconnected.
    Ensure ECM connector is making good electrical contact
    and is connected securely to ECM. Connect an ohmmeter between knock
    sensor connector terminal No. 2 and ground. If ohmmeter reads about
    zero ohms, code was caused by poor contact in ECM connector. If
    ohmmeter does not read about zero ohms, check wiring between knock
    sensor connector terminal No. 2 and ECM connector terminal A17 for an
    open circuit.

    5) Ensure knock sensor is disconnected.
    Connect an ohmmeter between knock sensor connector
    terminal No. 1 and ground. If ohmmeter reads about zero ohms, check
    wiring between knock sensor connector terminal No. 1 and ECM connector
    terminal A30 (4-3-3) for short to ground.
    If ohmmeter reads about one megohm, go to step 7). If ohmmeter reads
    infinite resistance, go to next step.

    6) Ensure knock sensor is disconnected.
    Ensure ECM connector terminals are free of resistance
    and oxidation. Reconnect ECM. Connect an ohmmeter between knock sensor
    connector terminal No. 1 and ground. If ohmmeter reads about one
    megohm, code is caused by poor contact in ECM’s connector. If ohmmeter
    does not read about one megohm, check wiring between knock sensor
    connector terminal A30 (Code 4-3-3) for an open circuit.

    7) Reconnect knock sensor(s). Start and warm up engine.
    Increase engine speed to slightly greater than 3500 RPM. Use Volvo
    Scan Tool (998-8686) to check knock sensor value. If knock sensor
    value is 2-6 at speeds greater than 3500 RPM, source of code is poor
    contact at knock sensor connector. If knock sensor value is not 2-6 at
    speeds greater than 3500 RPM, test system using a new knock sensor.








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      Diagnostic Trouble Code (4-3-3) 850 1995

      Wow, thanks for the detailed response Hamfisted.
      It sounds like there are two knock sensors, a forward and a rear.
      Does this sound right? Are they easily discernable? You state to remove the
      engine cooling fan but that would seem to be towards the front of the car.
      I am not sure where this part is.







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