What does code P2480 mean?

Q: What does code P2480 mean?

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3. P2480 indicates that the powertrain control module has detected an abnormal signal from the exhaust gas temperature sensor located after the diesel particulate filter on bank 2, sensor 3. The computer compares this sensor's voltage or resistance to expected values and sets the code when the reading falls outside the valid range for a calibrated time period.

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P2480Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3

P2480 indicates that the powertrain control module has detected an abnormal signal from the exhaust gas temperature sensor located after the diesel particulate filter on bank 2, sensor 3. The computer compares this sensor's voltage or resistance to expected values and sets the code when the reading falls outside the valid range for a calibrated time period.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaAuxiliary emission controls

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.