NHTSA ID Number: 10173172
Manufacturer Communication Number: P242B64
TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-03
Summary
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 3 - Signal plausibility failure
DTC:
P242B-64
Bulletin:
Date:
Description:
Applies To:
GDC17-016
August 18, 2018
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 3 - Signal plausibility
failure
US13 – USEmissions
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General Information
These repair instructions are intended to address the following fault(s):
DTC
P242B-64
Description
Exhaust Gas
Temperature
Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
Bank 1 Sensor 3
Possible Cause
x
x
x
x
x
Exhaust system leakage
Aftertreatment exhaust gas temperature
(EGT) sensors installed in the incorrect
location on the aftertreatment diesel
particulate filter (DPF)
Wiring harness
Connector
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor
Possible (Observable)
Symptoms
Regeneration not possible
Required Parts
Part Number
Description
Quantity
21225020
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor
1
NOTE: Before proceeding, please make sure that ALL electronic control modules are up to date and there are no
pending updates available.
Repair Instructions
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor, Replacement
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Park the vehicle on a level surface with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
Apply the parking brake.
Place the transmission in neutral or park.
Install the wheel chocks.
Disconnect the cable from the battery's negative terminal.
Open the fairing (if applicable).
Disconnect the lanyard.
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DTC:
P242B-64
Bulletin:
Date:
GDC17-016
August 18, 2018
8. Remove the fairing.
9. Remove the cable ties.
10. Disconnect the connector.
11. Remove the sensor.
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DTC:
P242B-64
Bulletin:
Date:
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
GDC17-016
August 18, 2018
Install the sensor.
Torque tighten the sensor. Tightening torque: 45 ±5 Nm (33 ±4 lbfڄft)
Connect the connector.
Install the cable ties.
Position the fairing (if applicable).
Connect the lanyard.
Latch the fairing.
Connect the battery cable to negative (ground) terminal.
Remove the wheel chocks.
Additional Resources
These repairs are the most likely fix for the identified fault, if this does not fix the issue, Tech Tool will need to be
used for more detailed diagnostics. If filing a warranty claim, please include the ASIST case number.
Labor Code
2581-03-02-06
0.5 – 2.0 (Depending on Model)
Causal Part
21225020
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DTC:
P242B-64
Boletín:
Fecha:
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
Banco 1 Sensor 3 Rango/Rendimiento de circuito
del sensor de temperatura del gas de escape Falla de plausibilidad de
la señal
Emisiones de US13 - US
Descripción:
Se aplica a:
Para inglés, haga clic aquí: ENGLISH
Información general
Estas instrucciones de reparación están destinadas a abordar las siguientes fallas:
DTC
Descripción
Causa posible
x
x
P242B-64
Banco 1 Sensor 3
Rango/Rendimiento
de circuito del sensor
de temperatura del
gas de escape
x
x
x
Fuga del sistema de escape
Sensores del gas de escape de
postratamiento (EGT) instalados
en la ubicación incorrecta en el
filtro de partículas de diésel de
postratamiento (DPF)
Arnés de cableado
Conector
Sensor de temperatura del gas
de escape (EGT)
Posibles síntomas
(observados)
Regeneración no posible
Piezas necesarias
Número de pieza
21225020
Descripción
Sensor de temperatura del gas de escape (EGT)
Cantidad
1
NOTA: Antes de continuar, asegúrese de que TODOS los módulos electrónicos de control están actualizados y no
hay actualizaciones pendientes disponibles.
Instrucciones de reparación
Sensor de temperatura del gas de escape (EGT), Reemplazo
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Estacione el vehículo en una superficie plana con el volante en posición recta.
Aplique el freno de estacionamiento.
Ponga la transmisión en neutro o estacionamiento.
Instale los bloqueos de las ruedas.
Desconecte el cable desde el terminal negativo de la batería.
Abra el compensador (si es aplicable).
Desconecte la amarra.
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DTC:
P242B-64
Boletín:
Fecha:
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
8. Retire el compensador.
9. Retire las correas.
10. Desconecte el conector.
11. Retire el sensor.
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DTC:
P242B-64
Boletín:
Fecha:
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
GDC18-032
20 de febrero de 2020
Instale el sensor.
Apriete el sensor. Torsión de apriete: 45 ±5 Nm (33 ±4 librasڄpie)
Conecte el conector.
Instale las correas.
Coloque el compensador (si es aplicable).
Conecte la amarra.
Asegure el compensador.
Conecte el cable de batería al terminal negativo (tierra).
Retire los bloqueos de las ruedas.
Recursos adicionales
Es muy probable que estas reparaciones solucionen la falla identificada; si esto no soluciona el problema, se
requerirá el uso de Tech Tool para diagnósticos más detallados. Si presenta una reclamación de garantía,
incluya el número de caso ASIST.
Código de trabajo
2589-03-02-03
0.5 – 0.6 (según la configuración)
Pieza causal
21225020
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