P223C
O2 Sensor Pumping Current Range/Performance Bank 1
What it means
P223C means O2 Sensor Pumping Current Range/Performance Bank 1.
Where it lives
For P223C, the description names the sensor as the part involved. The description of P223C puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- A contaminated or aged air/fuel ratio sensor on bank 1
- An exhaust leak ahead of the bank 1 sensor
- A short or open in the sensor pumping current circuit
- Oil or coolant contamination from engine wear
What to do next
- Check for exhaust leaks ahead of the bank 1 sensor
- Inspect the sensor connector and wiring for damage
- Compare the bank 1 sensor signal with a known-good sensor
- Check for oil or coolant in the exhaust
- Replace the bank 1 air/fuel ratio sensor if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.