OBD Guide

P22FB

NOx Sensor Performance - Sensing Element Bank 1 Sensor 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–444 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased NOx emissions
  • Unstable engine idling

Causes

  • NOx sensor malfunction
  • Damaged or corroded sensor wiring
  • Problems with sensor connectors
  • NOx sensor contamination
  • Engine ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the NOx sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Clean the NOx sensor from dirt
  3. Check sensor readings using diagnostic equipment
  4. Replace NOx sensor if necessary
  5. Update the ECU software if there are relevant errors

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