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Diagnostic reference · P22A0

P22A0

NOx Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2

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

What it means

P22A0 means NOx Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P22A0, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P22A0 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • The bank 1 NOx sensor 2 signal wire shorted to ground
  • A failed sensor pulling the bank 1 sensor 2 signal low
  • Corrosion at the bank 1 sensor 2 connector
  • Low battery voltage dropping the sensor output
  • An ECM fault on the bank 1 sensor 2 circuit

What to do next

  1. Test the bank 1 sensor 2 signal wire for a short to ground
  2. Check battery and charging voltage
  3. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 2 connector for corrosion
  4. Watch bank 1 NOx sensor 2 live data
  5. Replace bank 1 NOx sensor 2 if the signal stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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