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P2034

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

A general electrical fault is reported on the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor at bank 2 sensor 2 — open, short, or out of plausibility. EGT sensors monitor catalyst, DPF, and turbocharger inlet/outlet temperatures.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • EGT sensor element failedCommon
  • Open wire in EGT harnessPossible
  • Connector corroded by exhaust heatLess likely

Parts involved

  • Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
  • Egt Harness

P2034 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.