OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2EA5 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 6
The exhaust gas temperature sensor on bank 1 sensor 6 reports a circuit range/performance fault. EGT measurement at this position is unreliable.
Is it safe to drive with P2EA5?
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
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
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
- P2471Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 3
- P2EA1Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 6
- P2EA2Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 6
- P2EA3Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 6
- P2EA6Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P2EA7DC/AC Converter A Input Voltage Too Low
- P2EA8DC/AC Converter A Input Voltage Too High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.