Diagnostic Trouble Code
P2086
EGT Sensor Circ Performance Bank 2 Sensor 2
Technical Description P2086
Exhaust Gas Temperature EGT Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 2
What Does This Mean P2086?
This is a generic powertrain code, which means it applies to most makes/models, 1996-newer. Brands may include Ford, Dodge / Ram, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, GMC, Chevrolet, Smart, VW, Audi, etc. However, specific troubleshooting steps will vary depending on the vehicle.
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2086 refers to the condition of the EGT (exhaust gas temperature) sensor located in the pipe downstream of the catalytic converter. Its sole purpose in life is to protect the converter from damage due to excessive heat.
Code P2086 denotes a detected out of range or performance problem within the EGR temperature sensor circuit on bank 2, sensor #2. This P2086 DTC refers to Bank #2 (which is the side of the engine that does not contain cylinder #1).
An EGT sensor is found on most late model gas or diesel engines. It's nothing more than a heat sensitive resistor that converts the temperature of the exhaust into a voltage signal to the computer. It receives a 5-volt signal from the computer through one wire while the second wire is ground.
The higher the exhaust temperature the less resistance to ground resulting in a higher voltage -- conversely, the lower the temperature the more the resistance resulting in lower voltage. If the engine senses a low voltage, the computer will vary the engine's timing or fuel ratio to keep the temperature in acceptable ranges within the converter.
In a diesel, the EGT is used to determine the timing of regeneration of the DPF (diesel particulate filter) based on the temperature rise.
If a catless up pipe has been installed along with the removal of the catalytic converter, there is normally no provision for the EGT, or if there is it won't function correctly without the back pressure. This will set the code.
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2086 refers to the condition of the EGT (exhaust gas temperature) sensor located in the pipe downstream of the catalytic converter. Its sole purpose in life is to protect the converter from damage due to excessive heat.
Code P2086 denotes a detected out of range or performance problem within the EGR temperature sensor circuit on bank 2, sensor #2. This P2086 DTC refers to Bank #2 (which is the side of the engine that does not contain cylinder #1).
An EGT sensor is found on most late model gas or diesel engines. It's nothing more than a heat sensitive resistor that converts the temperature of the exhaust into a voltage signal to the computer. It receives a 5-volt signal from the computer through one wire while the second wire is ground.
The higher the exhaust temperature the less resistance to ground resulting in a higher voltage -- conversely, the lower the temperature the more the resistance resulting in lower voltage. If the engine senses a low voltage, the computer will vary the engine's timing or fuel ratio to keep the temperature in acceptable ranges within the converter.
In a diesel, the EGT is used to determine the timing of regeneration of the DPF (diesel particulate filter) based on the temperature rise.
If a catless up pipe has been installed along with the removal of the catalytic converter, there is normally no provision for the EGT, or if there is it won't function correctly without the back pressure. This will set the code.
Possible Causes P2086
1
Check for loose or corroded connectors or terminals, which is often the case
2
Broken wires or missing insulation may be causing a short directly to ground
3
The sensor may have failed
4
A catback exhaust system without EGT provisions installed
5
It's possible, although not probable, that the computer has failed