SPN 3226
CAUTION
SCR outlet NOx sensor
The truck's control module (ECU) reports a fault on: SCR outlet NOx sensor.
SPN 3226 means a truck control module (ECU) flagged a fault on SCR outlet NOx sensor, part of the SCR / DEF system on heavy-duty diesel trucks. DERATE rates it CAUTION: drive to a shop today, because the engine may cut power. Part usually replaced: NOx sensor (outlet / tailpipe), $280–$800 (aftermarket to dealer) plus 0.5–1.5 h labor.
SCR / DEF
Can I keep driving?
Drive to a shop today. The engine may cut power (derate) if the fault stays active.
Part usually replaced
NOx sensor (outlet / tailpipe)
$280–$800 (aftermarket to dealer)
Labor: 0.5–1.5 h
USD, part only. Labor is billed at the shop's hourly rate.
Data: DERATE verified base, updated October 2026
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