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Diagnostic reference · P0547

P0547

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0547 means Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1.

Where it lives

For P0547, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0547 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A failed EGT sensor on bank 2 sensor 1
  • Damaged sensor wiring or connector
  • An exhaust leak on bank 2
  • An incorrect sensor installed
  • Engine mechanical faults raising exhaust heat

What to do next

  1. Read bank 2 EGT data on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor wiring and connector
  3. Look for exhaust leaks on bank 2
  4. Check the sensor installation
  5. Replace the EGT sensor if the reading is wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.