PowertrainP2428

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1)

27 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 27

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) too high Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P2428	Abgastemperatur zu hoch Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
GM	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P2428	Exhaust Gas High Temperature Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P2428	DPF temperature Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High (Bank 1) SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P2428	DPF temperature Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P2428	Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P2428	Exhaust Overheat Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P2428	Exhaust gas temperature too high bank 1 Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2428 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P242800	Exhaust gas temperature sensor (t3) - high value(over 830°c for over 10 sec.) Brand	Powertrain

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