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Diagnostic reference · P247E

P247E

Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 3

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

What it means

P247E means Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 3.

Where it lives

For P247E, the description names the sensor as the part involved. The description of P247E puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A failed EGT sensor on bank 2 sensor 3
  • A sensor 3 circuit with an open or short
  • A clogged bank 2 catalytic converter or muffler
  • Engine overheating on bank 2 raising exhaust temperature

What to do next

  1. Read EGT sensor bank 2 sensor 3 on a scan tool
  2. Compare sensor 3 to the other bank 2 EGT readings
  3. Test the sensor 3 circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the bank 2 exhaust and cooling system
  5. Replace the EGT sensor if it reads out of range against the others
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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