OBD Guide

P1197

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 Performance Engine Running

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Exhaust system overheating

Causes

  • EGT 4 temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Contact corrosion
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  3. Check the resistance of the EGT sensor
  4. Replace faulty EGT temperature sensor
  5. Reset the error code and check the system operation

Related codes

Error P1197 by Vehicle Brand