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P2485

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit/Open Bank 2 Sensor 5

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

What it means

P2485 means Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit/Open Bank 2 Sensor 5.

Where it lives

For P2485, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2485 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • An open in the sensor 5 harness on bank 2
  • A failed exhaust gas temperature sensor
  • Corrosion at the sensor 5 connector
  • A bad sensor 5 ground connection

What to do next

  1. Read exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 5 on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor 5 harness for an open circuit
  3. Check the sensor 5 connector for corrosion
  4. Verify the sensor 5 ground is clean and tight
  5. Replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor if the harness tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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