OBD Guide

P2204

NOx Sensor Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 Sensor 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Deterioration of engine performance in some modes
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Possible problems with passing technical inspection

Causes

  • Damaged NOx sensor wiring or connectors
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • NOx sensor malfunction
  • Circuit Grounding Problems
  • Engine control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the NOx sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Clean sensor connector contacts
  3. Check sensor resistance and signal according to specification
  4. If necessary, replace the NOx sensor
  5. Check and correct grounding problems

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