U05A2
NOx Sensor B Received Invalid Data From ECM/PCM
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
- Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
- Check the NOx sensor B data bus wiring for opens, shorts, and chafing
- Repair or replace the NOx sensor B if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
- 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.