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P2480: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P24xx — Auxiliary emission controls
What does P2480 mean?
General electrical fault on EGT sensor 3 on bank 2. The ECU loses the temperature reference required for DPF regeneration management on bank 2.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Defective EGT sensor
- Medium Wiring or connector fault
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