OBD Guide

P247F

Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 4

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

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

Causes

  • Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Overheating of the exhaust system due to a faulty catalytic converter
  • Problems with the engine management system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the EGT sensor and its connector
  2. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  3. Replace faulty EGT sensor if necessary
  4. Check the condition of the catalytic converter
  5. Reset the error code and check if it returns

Related codes

Error P247F by Vehicle Brand