U061F

Lost Communication With Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$28–78 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine idling
Possible problems with the EGR system

Causes

Open or short circuit in the EGT sensor circuit
Malfunction of the exhaust gas temperature sensor itself
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Wiring harness damage
Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wires and connectors of the EGT sensor
Test the resistance of the exhaust gas temperature sensor
Check the power supply and grounding of the sensor circuit
Replace faulty EGT sensor if necessary
Reset error code after repair

Related codes

U061E U0620 U0621