Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

DTC P242C / P242D

Precautions: General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
P242C: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 3)
Measured voltage of EGT sensor-2 signal circuit is lower than specified value.
(1 D/C detecting logic)
•EGT sensor-2 and/or its circuit
•ECM
P242D: Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 3)
Measured voltage of EGT sensor-2 signal circuit is higher than specified value.
(1 D/C detecting logic)
Circuit Diagram
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[A]: ECM connector (View: [a]) A2: EGT sensor-2 ground circuit 2. EGT sensor-2
A1: EGT sensor-2 signal circuit 1. ECM    
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2.
2
EGT sensor-2 signal circuit and ground circuit check
1)Check “A1” and “A2” circuits according to Step 2 of EGT Sensor-2 Check:D16AA.
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 3.
Repair or replace defective wire harness.
3
EGT sensor-2 check
1)Check EGT sensor-2. icon 
Is check result OK?
Replace ECM and recheck DTC. icon 
Replace EGT sensor-2. icon