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P22A8

NOx Sensor Heater Sense Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2

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

What it means

P22A8 means NOx Sensor Heater Sense Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P22A8, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P22A8 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A NOx heater sense wire shorted to ground
  • An open NOx heater element
  • A failed bank 1 sensor 2 NOx sensor
  • Low battery voltage

What to do next

  1. Read NOx heater sense voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the heater sense wire for a short to ground
  3. Measure NOx heater element resistance
  4. Check battery voltage and the charging system
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 2 NOx sensor if the heater is open
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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