OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2032 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
The EGT sensor at bank 1 position 2 reads below the lower limit. Common when the signal is shorted to ground or the sensor element is open.
Is it safe to drive with P2032?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to ground
- PossibleSensor element open
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Egt Sensor, Egt Wiring
Related codes
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- P2033Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
- P2034Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.