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P242D

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

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

  1. Read bank 1 sensor 3 EGT on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor 3 signal wire for a short to voltage
  3. Check the sensor 3 ground circuit
  4. Verify the reading against actual exhaust temperature
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 EGT sensor if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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