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PowertrainP2429

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Exhaust gas temperature too high bank 2

20 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · 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

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2429No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2429Abgastemperatur zu hoch Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2429No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2429No description available Powertrain
SaabP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
TataP2429Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2429Exhaust gas temperature too high bank 2 BrandPowertrain

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 P2429 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP242900Exhaust gas temperature sensor (t3) (over 850°c for over 2 sec.) BrandPowertrain

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