P0420 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for December 2004
Catalyst Efficiency Below Normal (Bank 1)
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| 1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1HGCG5650W P0420: Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). Hi everyone. This gal's cat failed shortly after she accidently put diesel fuel in her tank. I replaced it with a known-good factory cat and about a year later here it comes again with low cat efficiency. Owner's husband smelled sulphur/egg smell in the garag... |
December 10, 2004 | |
| 1999 Honda Civic EX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEJ6572W P0420: Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). ... it stalled out while driving after lights went dim. Upon testing the charging system, previous tech said there was no output from the alternator. Installed a reman. alternator. System is now charging off idle, but the mil stays on. Codes P1298, P0135, and ... |
December 21, 2004 |
