P2480

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit/Open Bank 1 Sensor 5

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
Rough engine idling
Possible overheating of the catalytic converter

Causes

Broken wires to the EGT sensor
Malfunction of the exhaust temperature sensor itself
Short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion
Check the resistance of the EGT sensor
Replace faulty exhaust temperature sensor
Reset the error code and check the system

Related codes

P2479 P2481 P0546