OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
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+.
Is it safe to drive with P2036?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen signal line
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.