987 · Exhaust

P2201

NOx Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)

LOW SEVERITY

NOx sensor reading is implausible. Applicability is engine/market-specific.

SYMPTOMS

  • Check-engine light
  • Rough idle or hesitation
  • Reduced performance
  • Worse fuel economy

LIKELY CAUSES

  • Faulty or drifting NOx sensor
  • Wiring/connector fault
  • Mechanical/intake condition skewing the reading
  • ECM/PCM fault (rare)

DIAGNOSIS STEPS

  • Compare NOx sensor live data against other sensors for plausibility
  • Inspect wiring and connector
  • Check for related mechanical causes (leaks, restriction)
  • Verify reference voltage and ground
  • Replace the sensor if out of spec

RELATED PARTS

  • NOx sensor
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