OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2EA1 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 6
The exhaust gas temperature sensor on bank 1 sensor 6 reports a circuit fault. EGT measurement at this position is unreliable.
Is it safe to drive with P2EA1?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyTemperature sensor failed
- PossibleWiring or connector fault
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor B1 S6, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P0544Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P0547Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P242AExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3
- P2466Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3
- P246EExhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 4
- P2480Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3
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- P2E9FCharge Port Door B Unlock Control Circuit Low
- P2EA0Charge Port Door B Unlock Control Circuit High
- P2EA2Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 6
- P2EA3Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 6
- P2EA5Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 6
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.