OBD II Fault Code P242C :

Description of Fault code P242C

EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE (EGT) SENSOR 3 CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE

Possible failuer P242C

• Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 3 failure
• Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 3 harness (short to ground)
• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) meltdown
• Engine Control Module (ECM)

Diagnostic Procedure using AutoHex II Scan Tool

• The output voltage of the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 3 is detected less than a specified value for a set period of time.

Test Conditions using AutoHex tester

• Continuously

Clear Fault codes Conditions

• The output voltage of the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor 3 is detected less than a specified value for a set period of time.

MIL Status

• N/A

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