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P2212

NOx Sensor Heater Sense Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 Sensor 1

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

What it means

P2212 means NOx Sensor Heater Sense Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 Sensor 1.

Where it lives

For P2212, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2212 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A loose bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater sense connector
  • An intermittent open in the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater sense harness
  • Vibration shaking the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater sense wiring
  • A failing bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater element with an unstable sense

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater sense voltage while wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater sense connector for loose pins
  3. Check the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx heater sense harness for intermittent opens
  4. Review freeze frame data for the conditions at fault
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 1 NOx sensor if the harness tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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