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P2201

NOx Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2201 means NOx Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1.

Where it lives

For P2201, start at the sensor the description names. The description of P2201 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A bank 1 sensor 1 NOx sensor reading outside its expected range
  • A contaminated bank 1 sensor 1 NOx sensing element
  • An exhaust leak skewing the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx reading
  • High resistance in the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx circuit

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 sensor 1 NOx sensor data on a scan tool
  2. Compare the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx reading to expected values
  3. Check the bank 1 exhaust for leaks
  4. Test the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx circuit for added resistance
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx sensor if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.