DTC P0545 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low - Bank 1 Sensor 1

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0545 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low - Bank 1 Sensor 1
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P0545 - EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW - BANK 1 SENSOR 1

Description:  This DTC sets when the exhaust gas temperature bank 1, sensor 1 (EGT11) voltage is less than 0.10 volt for greater than 15 seconds.
Possible Causes: 
  • EGT11 circuit short to SIGRTN
  • EGT11 circuit short to ground
  • Damaged EGT11 sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  An EGT11_V PID value less than 0.10 volt indicates a concern.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST RC .
RENDER: 1.0x

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