OBD · Engine sensors

P0325 Knock sensor circuit (bank 1)

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What this code means

P0325 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: engine sensors. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Severity: Monitor. You can drive normally but get it checked in the coming weeks. It may fail an MOT or roadworthiness test.

Most common causes

This code has too many model-specific causes to rank reliably. A scan with your symptoms narrows it down.

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.

Frequently asked questions

What does code P0325 mean?

P0325: Knock sensor circuit (bank 1). P0325 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: engine sensors. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Can I drive with code P0325?

Monitor. You can drive normally but get it checked in the coming weeks. It may fail an MOT or roadworthiness test.

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.