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Diagnostic reference · P229E

P229E

NOx Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

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

What it means

P229E means NOx Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P229E, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P229E puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A failed bank 1 NOx sensor 2
  • A broken signal wire in the bank 1 sensor 2 circuit
  • Corrosion at the bank 1 sensor 2 connector
  • A weak ground at bank 1 sensor 2
  • An ECM fault on the bank 1 sensor 2 input

What to do next

  1. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 2 wiring and connector
  2. Watch bank 1 NOx sensor 2 live data through a drive cycle
  3. Check the bank 1 sensor 2 ground for voltage drop
  4. Test the signal wire for opens and shorts
  5. Replace bank 1 NOx sensor 2 if the signal stays out of range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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