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Diagnostic reference · P22A7

P22A7

NOx Sensor Heater Sense Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2

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

What it means

P22A7 means NOx Sensor Heater Sense Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P22A7, the description names the sensor as the part involved. The description of P22A7 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A heater sense wire with high resistance in the bank 1 sensor 2 circuit
  • A failing heater inside bank 1 NOx sensor 2
  • Corrosion at the bank 1 sensor 2 sense pins
  • A low DEF level affecting sensor performance
  • A clogged or restricted SCR system

What to do next

  1. Check the DEF level and quality
  2. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 2 connector and sense pins
  3. Measure the heater sense circuit resistance
  4. Check the SCR system for a clog or restriction
  5. Replace bank 1 NOx sensor 2 if the sense 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.