P242D
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3
What it means
P242D means Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3.
Where it lives
For P242D, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P242D puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- A short to voltage on the bank 1 sensor 3 EGT signal wire
- An open in the sensor 3 ground circuit
- A failed bank 1 sensor 3 EGT sensor
- High exhaust temperature at sensor 3 from overfueling
What to do next
- Read bank 1 sensor 3 EGT on a scan tool
- Test the sensor 3 signal wire for a short to voltage
- Check the sensor 3 ground circuit
- Verify the reading against actual exhaust temperature
- Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 EGT sensor if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.