OBD Guide

P20E2

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 1/2 Correlation Bank 1

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
  • Problems with diesel particulate filter regeneration (if installed)
  • Incorrect operation of the engine control system

Causes

  • Malfunction of one of the exhaust temperature sensors
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance and functionality of the exhaust temperature sensors
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  4. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check if it returns

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