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DTC P2478: Exhaust Gas Temperature Out Of Range (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

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DTC P2478: EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE OUT OF RANGE (BANK 1 SENSOR 1)

Description:  This DTC sets when the exhaust gas temperature bank 1, sensor 1 (EGT11) sensor temperature reads greater than 1100°C (2012°F).
Possible Causes:  Damaged EGT11 sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  The presence of this DTC may indicate that the vehicle is operating in derate mode and may experience a loss of power. After repair, the vehicle may still display a system warning message. Drive the vehicle until the system warning message has cleared from the instrument cluster message center.
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