What does code P2487 mean?

Q: What does code P2487 mean?

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 5. P2487 means the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an abnormally high voltage on the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor circuit for bank 2 sensor 5, which is a post-catalyst sensor on the bank that does not contain cylinder number one. The PCM expects the sensor signal voltage to stay within a calibrated range, and a sustained high reading indicates an open circuit, a short to voltage, or a sensor that is no longer reporting a plausible temperature.

DTC codes / P24xx · Auxiliary emission controls / P2487

P2487Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 5

P2487 means the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an abnormally high voltage on the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor circuit for bank 2 sensor 5, which is a post-catalyst sensor on the bank that does not contain cylinder number one. The PCM expects the sensor signal voltage to stay within a calibrated range, and a sustained high reading indicates an open circuit, a short to voltage, or a sensor that is no longer reporting a plausible temperature.

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.