OBD Guide

P23B6

NOx Sensor Supply Voltage Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration of environmental indicators
  • Possible reduction in engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Errors in the SCR system (if installed)

Causes

  • NOx sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the power supply
  • Problems with sensor connectors
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Problems with the SCR system

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor power supply circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check the functionality of the NOx sensor
  4. Check the operation of the SCR system (if installed)
  5. Scan the control unit for additional errors

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