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P242B-00Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Performance - Bank 1 Sensor 3Manufacturer communications
12Original wording in English
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Reported code forms P242B
SENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early-life P242B pending fault code, clear the fault code and perform the Powertrain Verification Test. Only replace the sensor if P242B returns as…
RAM
Reported code forms P242B-00
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
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Reported code forms P242B-00
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
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Reported code forms P242B-00
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
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Reported code forms P242B-00
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ●…
RAM
Reported code forms P242B
Active/Pending Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P24A0, P2482, P2481, P0420, P2470, P2471, P2472, P242D, P242B, P244D, P1484 And/or P214D setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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