Code Definition

P1330 — Cylinder 6 Knock Control Limit Attained

System: Powertrain  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Audi

About P1330

P1330 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain diagnostic trouble code recorded for Audi vehicles. It belongs to the P-prefix family of codes, which covers engine, transmission, emissions, or fuel-system faults.

Scanning & clearing: A generic OBD-II scan tool will usually read and clear powertrain (P) codes. For live data, freeze-frame capture, and bi-directional tests you may need a more capable scan tool that supports the vehicle's ECM protocol.

P1330 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

Knock control allows the Engine Control Module to run ignition timing close to the detonation threshold for efficiency while protecting the engine when combustion becomes unstable. Knock sensors bolted to the block detect the vibration frequency characteristic of detonation, and the module attributes each event to a specific cylinder using crankshaft and camshaft position, retarding that cylinder alone before advancing it again once combustion settles. Every cylinder has a maximum permitted retard, and DTC P1330 is stored when the retard applied to cylinder 6 reaches that limit and the module ...

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