READ VALUE USING GTS (EXHAUST TEMPERATURE)
READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
REPLACE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
REPLACE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
DTC P0545 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1) |
DTC P0546 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1) |
DTC P2032 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
DTC P2033 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
DTC P242C Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3 |
DTC P242D Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3 |
DESCRIPTION

The exhaust gas temperature sensors are installed before and after the DPF catalytic converter and before the CCo catalytic converter to sense the exhaust gas temperature.
A thermistor built into the sensor changes its resistance value according to the exhaust gas temperature. The lower the exhaust gas temperature, the higher the thermistor resistance value. The higher the exhaust gas temperature, the lower the thermistor resistance value.
The exhaust gas temperature sensor is connected to the ECM. The 5 V power source voltage in the ECM is applied to the exhaust gas temperature sensor from terminal THCF (B1S1), THCI (B1S2) and THCO (B1S3) via resistor R.
Resistor R and the exhaust gas temperature sensor are connected in series. When the resistance value of the exhaust gas temperature sensor changes in accordance with the exhaust gas temperature, the voltage at terminals THCF (B1S1), THCI (B1S2) and THCO (B1S3) also changes. The exhaust gas temperature sensor monitors the temperature upstream of the CCo catalyst converter. The No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor monitors the temperature upstream of the DPF catalyst converter. The No. 4 exhaust gas temperature sensor monitors the rise in temperature of the DPF catalyst converter. When PM forced regeneration is needed, the ECM operates the exhaust fuel addition injector assembly to obtain target upstream temperature of the DPF catalytic converter as monitored through sensor 2. In addition, the ECM monitors the temperature increase of the DPF catalytic converter using sensor 3.
DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
Idle the engine for 3 seconds after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine. | Exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S1) output voltage is below 0.2 V for 3 seconds or more when all conditions are met. (1 trip detection logic):
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DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
Idle the engine for 3 seconds after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine. | Exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S1) output voltage is higher than 4.95 V for 3 seconds or more when all conditions are met. (1 trip detection logic):
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DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
Idle the engine for 3 seconds after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine. | No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S2) output voltage is below 0.2 V for 3 seconds or more when all conditions are met. (1 trip detection logic):
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DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
Idle the engine for 3 seconds after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine. | No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S2) output voltage is higher than 4.95 V for 3 seconds or more when all conditions are met. (1 trip detection logic):
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DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
Idle the engine for 3 seconds after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine. | No. 4 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3) output voltage is below 0.2 V for 3 seconds or more when all conditions are met. (1 trip detection logic):
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DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
Idle the engine for 3 seconds after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine. | No. 4 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3) output voltage is higher than 4.95 V for 3 seconds or more when all conditions are met. (1 trip detection logic):
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DTC No. | Data List |
P0545 P0546 | Exhaust Temperature B1S1 |
P2032 P2033 | Exhaust Temperature B1S2 |
P242C P242D | Exhaust Temperature B1S3 |
- HINT:
- DTC P20CF (Exhaust fuel addition injector assembly (for bank 1) malfunction) may be stored if there is an open malfunction in an exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit.
- Sensor 1 represents the sensor located upstream of the CCo catalytic converter.
- Sensor 2 represents the sensor located upstream of the DPF catalytic converter.
- Sensor 3 represents the sensor located downstream of the DPF catalytic converter.
- When DTC P0545, P0546, P2032, P2033, P242C and/or P242D is output, check the upstream and downstream exhaust gas temperature indicated by "Engine and ECT / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and Exhaust Temperature B1S3" using the GTS.
Condition | Exhaust Gas Temperature | Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Condition |
Idling after warm-up | Constant at between 50 and 700°C (122 and 1292°F) | Normal |
-40°C (-40°F) | Open circuit | |
1000°C (1832°F) or higher | Short circuit |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM constantly monitors the output voltages from the exhaust gas temperature sensors in order to detect problems with the sensors. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range (between 0.2 V and 4.95 V) for more than 3 seconds after the engine is warmed up, the ECM interprets this as malfunction of the sensor circuit and illuminates the MIL.WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- NOTICE:
- After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration (Click here) and initialization (Click here).
- After replacing the fuel supply pump assembly, the ECM needs initialization (Click here).
- After replacing an injector assembly, the ECM needs registration (Click here).
- HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- If DTC P242D is stored and the exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3) circuit is not malfunctioning, check if the DPF catalytic converter has melted as DTC P242D may be stored when the DPF catalytic converter melts and the exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3) is exposed to high temperatures.
1.READ VALUE USING GTS (EXHAUST TEMPERATURE) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and Exhaust Temperature B1S3.
Read the value.
- Standard:
- Same as the actual exhaust gas temperature (50 to 700°C [122 to 1292°F] during idling after warm-up), and varies after an engine speed of 3000 rpm is maintained for 1 minute.
Result Temperature Displayed Proceed to -40°C (-40°F) (After warming up the engine) A 1000°C (1832°F) or higher B OK: Same as the actual exhaust gas temperature (50 to 700°C [122 to 1292°F]) during idling after warm-up, and varies after maintaining an engine speed of 3000 rpm for 1 minute after accelerating the engine from idling to 3000 rpm C - HINT:
- If there is a short circuit, the GTS will indicate -40°C (-40°F).
- If there is an open circuit, the GTS will indicate 1000°C (1832°F) or higher.
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2.READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS) |
Disconnect the C162, C163 or N15 exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
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Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the exhaust gas temperature sensor wire harness side connector.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and Exhaust Temperature B1S3.
Read the value.
- Standard:
- 1000°C (1832°F) or higher
Text in Illustration *1 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor *2 ECM *a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (B1S1))*b Front view of wire harness connector
(to No. 2 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (B1S2))*c Front view of wire harness connector
(to No. 4 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3))
Reconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
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3.REPLACE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
Replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S1) (Click here).
Replace the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S2) (Click here).
Replace the No. 4 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3) (Click here).
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4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM) |
Disconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
for LHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C162-2 (THCF) - C45-122 (THCF) Always Below 1 Ω C162-1 (E2) - C45-99 (ETCF) Always Below 1 Ω C163-2 (THCI) - C45-121 (THCI) Always Below 1 Ω C163-1 (E2) - C45-99 (ETCF) Always Below 1 Ω N15-2 (THCO) - C45-123 (THCO) Always Below 1 Ω N15-1 (E2) - C45-99 (ETCF) Always Below 1 Ω for RHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C162-2 (THCF) - C46-122 (THCF) Always Below 1 Ω C162-1 (E2) - C46-99 (ETCF) Always Below 1 Ω C163-2 (THCI) - C46-121 (THCI) Always Below 1 Ω C163-1 (E2) - C46-99 (ETCF) Always Below 1 Ω N15-2 (THCO) - C46-123 (THCO) Always Below 1 Ω N15-1 (E2) - C46-99 (ETCF) Always Below 1 Ω
Reconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
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5.REPLACE ECM |
Replace the ECM (Click here).
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6.READ VALUE USING GTS (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) |
Disconnect the C162, C163 or N15 exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
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Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and Exhaust Temperature B1S3.
Read the value.
- Standard:
- 0°C (32°F)
Reconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
Text in Illustration *1 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor *2 ECM
Reconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
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7.REPLACE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
Replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S1) (Click here).
Replace the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S2) (Click here).
Replace the No. 4 exhaust gas temperature sensor (B1S3) (Click here).
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8.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM) |
Disconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
for LHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C162-2 (THCF) or C45-122 (THCF) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C163-2 (THCI) or C45-121 (THCI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher N15-2 or (THCO) C45-123 (THCO) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher for RHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C162-2 (THCF) or C46-122 (THCF) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C163-2 (THCI) or C46-121 (THCI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher N15-2 (THCI) or C46-123 (THCO) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
Reconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
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9.REPLACE ECM |
Replace the ECM (Click here).
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10.REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
Repair or replace the harness or connector.
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11.CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Start the engine.
Idle the engine for 3 seconds or more after warming up the engine (the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or higher) and allowing 11 minutes to elapse after starting the engine.
Enter the following menus: Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Confirm that the DTC is not output again.
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