P2470
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 4
What it means
P2470 means Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 4.
Where it lives
For P2470, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2470 puts it on bank 1.
Check these first
- A sensor 4 element shorted to ground
- A signal wire shorted to ground on bank 1
- A water soaked sensor 4 connector
- Low charging voltage that pulls the sensor signal down
What to do next
- Read exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 4 on a scan tool
- Test the sensor 4 signal wire for a short to ground
- Inspect the sensor 4 connector for water intrusion
- Check charging voltage at the battery
- Replace the exhaust gas temperature 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.