P2466 — Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit — bank 2, sensor 3

P2466: Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit — bank 2, sensor 3 — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

The module reports a fault in the indicated exhaust temperature sensing circuit; this does not identify a failed sensor or confirm unusual exhaust heat. Use wiring and live-data information specific to the vehicle. This code refers to bank 2, sensor 3; exact physical location and thresholds vary by vehicle.

Affected system: Exhaust gas temperature monitoring

Symptoms

  • Warning light may illuminate
  • Related system function may be impaired
  • Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

  • Exhaust or emissions plumbing leak, restriction, valve fault, sensor fault, or damaged wiring
  • Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
  • Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

  • Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
  • Inspect the relevant exhaust or emissions plumbing and electrical connections, then compare commanded operation with sensor feedback during the enable conditions.
  • Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
  • Retest under the conditions that set the code
  • Inspect the relevant exhaust or emissions plumbing and electrical connections, then compare commanded operation with sensor feedback during the enable conditions.
  • Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P2466-00, P246600 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).