P225B
NOx Sensor Calibration Memory (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
The factory calibration memory of the NOx sensor on bank 1 sensor 2 cannot be read or contains a checksum error. Each NOx sensor ships with a unique calibration table programmed at the factory.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: hard
Symptoms
- Check engine light or NOx warning on
- AdBlue/DEF level or quality warning
- Possible no-start countdown after ignore period
- Failed emissions inspection (NOx)
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Sensor calibration memory corruptCommon
- Module software outdated, reflash may resolveLess likely
- Supply voltage outside specificationLess likely
Parts involved
- NOX Sensor
P225B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.