Powertrain
generic / SAE
P23BE
NOx Sensor Performance Signal Biased or Stuck Low Bank 1 Sensor 3
Same as P23BD with the sensor stuck low.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number3 / BE
Possible causes
- Sensor element biased low high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor element contaminated by oil, soot or coolant low
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)
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–850 €
- Estimated time: 1–2 h
- Component: nox sensor b1s3
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012