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P23BC

NOx Sensor Calibration Memory Bank 1 Sensor 3

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P23BC means NOx Sensor Calibration Memory Bank 1 Sensor 3.

Where it lives

For P23BC, the part to look at first is the sensor named here. The description of P23BC puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A calibration memory fault in the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor
  • A failed bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor
  • An interrupted calibration write to the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor
  • Low voltage during the bank 1 sensor 3 calibration

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor status and calibration data on a scan tool
  2. Check charging voltage and battery condition
  3. Run the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor calibration procedure
  4. Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 NOx sensor if the calibration will not store
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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