OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2086 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
The EGT sensor at bank 2 sensor 2 reads in range but plausibility check fails — slow response, stuck reading, or value does not track other EGT sensors during a regeneration.
Is it safe to drive with P2086?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor drift
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
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
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.