OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0547 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1: an electrical fault is present in the circuit. The ECU uses this temperature to protect the catalyst and diesel particulate filter.
Is it safe to drive with P0547?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in sensor or wiring
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.6–1.8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Egt Sensor B2s1
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.