P247D

Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 2

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Exhaust system overheating
Unstable engine idling

Causes

Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Problems with the catalytic converter
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system malfunctions
Leaks in the exhaust manifold

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the EGT sensor
Test the exhaust gas temperature sensor
Check the condition of the catalytic converter
Diagnose the EGR system for faults
Look for possible leaks in the exhaust system

Related codes

P247C P247E P0546