The control module detected that the Exhaust gas temperature (EGT), bank 1 - temperature value was above the expected limit.
TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14
P2428 Exhaust gas temperature (EGT), bank 1 - temperature too high
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
What P2428 means
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How to read P2428
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P2428
What does P2428 mean?
Exhaust gas temperature (EGT), bank 1 - temperature too high. The control module detected that the Exhaust gas temperature (EGT), bank 1 - temperature value was above the expected limit.
Is P2428 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P2428 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
Can TuningBot remove P2428 at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.
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