16711/P0327

16711/P0327 - Knock Sensor 1 (G61): Signal Too Low

Possible Symptoms

• Irregular rpm
• Drivability problems
• Loss of power
• Engine damage

Possible Causes

• Circuit G61 short to Ground
• Circuit G61 open
• G61 improperly torqued
• G61 damaged
• Control Module damaged

Possible Solutions

• Torque Knock Sensor 1 (G61) to specifications.
• Check wiring and connections
• Check Knock Sensor 1 (G61) and Knock Control

Special Notes

• This feature search for unusual (spontaneous) combustion. The sensor detects unusual vibrations and based on that it generates a voltage. Is this voltage outside a certain limit a dtc will be set.
• 2007-2009 Touareg with 3.6L BHK engine, see TB 01-14-05 or TPI 20142019434 for possible updated hardware.
  • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10069616-2280.pdf NHTSA
• 2012 Passat with 3.6L CDVB engine, see TB 01-14-13 or TPI 20142035758 for possible updated engine wiring harness.
  • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10069624-2280.pdf NHTSA