RAM Fault Code
Free · no signupP229E
MIL (Check Engine Light) & Potential Derate.
System
Aftertreatment (NOx)
Symptom
MIL (Check Engine Light) & Potential Derate.
Diagnosis & fix steps
LOGIC: NOx Sensor 1/2 (Downstream) Circuit Malfunction.
ACTION: Check the 4-pin connector at the sensor (located after the SCR catalyst). Verify 12V power, Ground, and J1939 CAN High/Low signals. If wiring is intact, replace the sensor
Red Seal field insights
Specs: J1939 resistance should be ~60 ohms.
PRO-TIP: These are "smart" sensors with an integrated module. They won't start communicating on the CAN bus until they reach ~550°F (moisture-free).
Same code keeps coming back?
That's a program problem, not a part problem. Book a 30-minute uptime review with Grant, a Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician.
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