This might at least pin down what sensor you need to look at in the diagnostic. So if the fault is always active it looks like two new sensors and modules. FYI, the connector at the module looks like it can be disconnected. Many guys have tried the first time and then learned the hard way when you have to replace the assembly.
Discussion: There has been confusion in the field regarding NOx sensor DTCs due to the differences in nomenclature between the scan tool, service information, and the parts catalog. The following information is being provided to help clear up the confusion as well as provide some additional checks to perform when dealing with these DTCs.
The following DTCs all pertain to the Downstream NOx sensor located in the outlet side of the SCR Catalyst. The downstream sensor may also be referred to as the System Out NOx sensor, NOX B, Lower NOx, Bank 1 Sensor 2, NOx Sensor 1/2 or Post Catalytic Reduction NOx sensor.
P229F –NOx Sensor Circuit – Bank 1 Sensor 2
P225E –NOx Sensor 1/2 Performance – Signal Stuck high
P225F –NOx Sensor Circuit 1/2 Performance – Signal Stuck Low
P22A7 –NOx Sensor Heater Circuit Performance – Bank 1 Sensor 2
U059F –Invalid Data Received From NOx Sensor “B”
P220B –NOx Sensor 1 Heater Sense Circuit Performance
P1C56 –NOx Sensor Intermittent – Bank 1 Sensor 2
P22FC –NOx Sensor Performance – Slow Response L
Theory of Operation
The aftertreatment system is equipped with two Nox Sensors and modules. The upstream NOx Sensor 1/1 is located before the SCR Catalyst and is permanently connected to a corresponding Nox Sensor Module mounted on the right frame rail. The downstream NOx Sensor 1/2 is located at the outlet of the SCR Catalyst and is permanently connected to a corresponding Nox Sensor Module also mounted on the right frame rail. The NOx Sensors and NOx Sensor Modules are calibrated to each other and must be replaced as an assembly. The two NOx Sensor and Module asemblies are not interchangeable. The NOx Sensor Modules are smart devices and communicate with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over the J1939 Data Link. The NOx Sensor Modules perform their own internal diagnostics and report malfunctions back to the PCM. The NOx Sensors are used to monitor the efficiency of the SCR Catalyst. The PCM will illuminate the MIL lamp immediately after the monitor runs and fails. The PCM will turn off the MIL Lamp after the monitor runs and passes for three consecutive trips.
- When Monitored: This monitor runs when the change rates of exhaust gas oxygen, NOx, exhaust pressure and exhaust flow are less than a calibrated threshold.
- Set Condition: Fault is set if the percentage of time we get the not valid bit is above a calibrated threshold within a fixed time frame.
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Possible Causes
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NOx SENSOR 1/2 |
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