P247E

Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 3

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Problems with diesel particulate filter regeneration (for diesel engines)
Unusual odors from the exhaust system

Causes

Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
Malfunction of the catalytic converter
Problems with the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system

How to Fix

Check the condition of the exhaust gas temperature sensor
Check the integrity of the sensor circuit and connectors
Check the operation of the catalytic converter
Check the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
Replace the faulty exhaust gas temperature sensor if necessary

Related codes

P247D P247F P0546