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P2221 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor, bank 2, heater sense circuit - circuit malfunction

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P2221 means

P2221
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor, bank 2, heater sense circuit - circuit malfunction Generic · engine Data confidence 78%

The control module detected improper operation of the Nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor, bank 2, heater sense circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • NOx sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P2221

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

221

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P2221

What does P2221 mean?

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor, bank 2, heater sense circuit - circuit malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor, bank 2, heater sense circuit.

Is P2221 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P2221 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

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