Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
The EGT sensor on bank 2 sensor 2 reads below the lower plausibility limit — short to ground or shorted sensor element.
Affected components
- Exhaust gas temperature sensor
Common causes
- High likelihood: Signal shorted to ground
- Low likelihood: Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Low likelihood: Harness chafing through insulation
Diagnostic notes
- The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
- This code can affect emissions
Related codes
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Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.