Code result
P2033
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High
High severity
What it means
The EGT sensor at bank 1 position 2 reads above the upper limit. Usually a short to supply, an open ground or a sensor that drifted high — risk of false DPF over-temperature limp.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Signal wire shorted to supply
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Sensor drift to high reading
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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