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P2482-00Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High - Bank 1 Sensor 5Manufacturer communications
5Original wording in English
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Reported code forms P2482-00
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to ● The Vehicle MUST be built on or before February 16, 2026 (MDH North America,…
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Reported code forms P2482-00
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code…
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Reported code forms P2482
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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Reported code forms P2482
Active/Pending Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P24A0, P2482, P2481, P0420, P2470, P2471, P2472, P242D, P242B, P244D, P1484, P106D, P1060 And/or P354B Setting In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
RAM
Reported code forms P2482-00
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2482-00 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High – Bank 1 Sensor 5
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