P23AE
NOx Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3
What it means
P23AE means NOx Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3.
Where it lives
For P23AE, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P23AE puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- A short to ground on the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor signal wire
- An open in the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor ground
- A failed bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor
- A low reference at the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor
What to do next
- Read bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor voltage on a scan tool
- Test the bank 1 sensor 3 signal wire for a short to ground
- Check the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor ground and reference
- Inspect the bank 1 sensor 3 connector for corrosion
- Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.