P0438 — Catalyst Temperature Sensor High Input (Bank 2, Sensor 1)

Q: What does fault code P0438 mean?

P0438 means: Catalyst Temperature Sensor High Input (Bank 2, Sensor 1). It is a Powertrain (engine/transmission) fault code defined by the OBD-II standard.

Q: Can I keep driving with P0438?

With P0438 you can usually drive home and book an inspection within a few days unless the car feels abnormal.

Powertrain (engine/transmission)

Catalyst Temperature Sensor High Input (Bank 2, Sensor 1)

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Can I drive with P0438?

You can usually drive home and book an inspection within a few days.

Frequently asked questions

What does fault code P0438 mean?

P0438 means Catalyst Temperature Sensor High Input (Bank 2, Sensor 1).

Can I keep driving with P0438?

You can usually drive home and book an inspection within a few days.

Related fault codes

P0430 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0431 — Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0432 — Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0433 — Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0434 — Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold (Bank 2)
P0435 — Catalyst Temperature Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
P0436 — Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range/Performance (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
P0437 — Catalyst Temperature Sensor Low Input (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
P0439 — Catalyst Heater Circuit (Bank 2)

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