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P2470

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 4

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

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

  1. Read exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 4 on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor 4 signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the sensor 4 connector for water intrusion
  4. Check charging voltage at the battery
  5. Replace the exhaust gas temperature 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.