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P242E Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3, bank 1 - circuit intermittent/erratic

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P242E means

P242E
Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3, bank 1 - circuit intermittent/erratic Generic · emissions Data confidence 78%

The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3, bank 1 circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • exhaust gas temperature sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P242E

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

42E

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P242E

What does P242E mean?

Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3, bank 1 - circuit intermittent/erratic. The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3, bank 1 circuit.

Is P242E generic or manufacturer-specific?

P242E is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P242E at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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