OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2487 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 5
Same as P242D on bank 2 sensor 5. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P2487?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal shorted to supply
- 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
- 0.6–1.8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Egt Sensor B2s5
Related codes
- P0549Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P242DExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3
- P2469Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 3
- P2473Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3
- P2476Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 4
- P2482Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 5
- P2EA2Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 6
- P2484Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent or Erratic Bank 1 Sensor 5
- P2485Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Open Bank 2 Sensor 5
- P2486Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 5
- P2488Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range or Performance Bank 2 Sensor 5
- P2489Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent or Erratic Bank 2 Sensor 5
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.