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P0421 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for October 2013

Warmup Catalyst Efficiency Low (Bank 1)


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0421
Help Request Posted
2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.8L Misfire cyl #3 VIN: WVWTH63B63
P0421: Cat converter efficiency b1. THIS 2.8L V6 HAD A CONSISTENT MISFIRE AT IDLE ON CYL#3. THE MISFIRE COUNTER JUST KEPT COUNTING UP ON THE VAG-COM AS THE ENGINE SAT IN THE SHOP BAY RUNNING AT IDLE. WE SWAPPED THE SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKED THE COMPRESSION AND THE FUEL PRESSURE, SMOKE...
October 08, 2013