OBD Guide

U0621

Lost Communication With Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1

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
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation

Causes

  • Exhaust temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Corroded or damaged wiring
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the sensor connector and contacts
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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