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U05A2

NOx Sensor B Received Invalid Data From ECM/PCM

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U05A2 means NOx Sensor B Received Invalid Data From ECM/PCM.

Where it lives

For U05A2, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • A failed heater or sensing element in NOx sensor B
  • A loose, corroded, or water damaged connector at the NOx sensor B
  • An open or short in the NOx sensor B wiring to the module that receives its data

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
  2. Check the NOx sensor B data bus wiring for opens, shorts, and chafing
  3. Repair or replace the NOx sensor B if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
  4. Clear the code and retest to confirm the NOx sensor B fault is gone

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Updated

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