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DTC P242C: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3

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DTC P242C: EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW BANK 1 SENSOR 3

Description:  This DTC sets when the exhaust gas temperature bank 1, sensor 3 (EGT13) sensor voltage is less than 0.10 volt for greater than 15 seconds.
Possible Causes: 
  • EGT13 circuit short to SIGRTN
  • EGT13 circuit short to ground
  • Damaged EGT13 sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  An EGT13_V PID value less than 0.10 volt indicates a concern.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST RC .