OBD Guide

P225C

NOx Sensor Performance - Signal Biased/Stuck High 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 comes on
  • Increased NOx emissions
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation

Causes

  • NOx sensor malfunction
  • Damage to wiring or connectors
  • ECU software error
  • NOx sensor contamination
  • Problems with the SCR (AdBlue) system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the NOx sensor and its connectors
  2. Check the integrity of wiring and connections
  3. Read error codes and sensor data using a scanner
  4. If necessary, replace the NOx sensor
  5. Update ECU software

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