P2479 OBD-II: Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range

P2479 Severity

Moderate

Will P2479 go away on its own?

Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.

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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P2479?

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used to assist in converting leftover exhaust particles to harmless gases. In order to burn off those particles, the temperature of the exhaust system needs to increase. the injection of DEF Fluid into the exhaust stream brings Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) up to temperature. The system is then able to convert harmful NOx to Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and water. The Reductant Catalyst (SRC) was added to further reduce any NOx was still in the exhaust stream. The Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor tells the engine control module (PCM) the temperature of the exhaust gas going into and out of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). If the PCM detects an implausible signal from the EGT sensor, it will store code P2479.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2479

OBD-II Code Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure is defined as a Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range

Common Problems That Trigger the P2479 Code

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Wiring issue

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