Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2080
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Range/Performance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
The pre-catalyst EGT sensor on bank 1 returns a value that does not match the expected temperature curve under load. Often slow response time after long service life or a contaminated tip.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number– / 80
Possible causes
- Sensor aged — slow response high
- Sensor tip soot-fouled medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: egt sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012