P2036
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
The EGT sensor on bank 2 sensor 2 reads above the upper plausibility limit — open signal or short to B+.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open signal lineCommon
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
- Supply wire pinched against B+ sourceLess likely
Parts involved
- Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
P2036 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.