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P0420 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for March 2018

Catalyst Efficiency Below Normal (Bank 1)


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0420
Help Request Posted
2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4.6L MIL Lamp on
P0420: Catalyst System Low Efficiency - Bank 1 (California). This car had come in from dealership and customer was told converter needed replaced. Scanned checked codes had cat ineffiacncey code . Cleared code went on test drive came back. Replaced converter with aftermarket. Installed new rear O2 sensor. Test drove...
March 12, 2018
2012 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C4NJDCB1C
P0420: catalyst efficiency. just wondering if there's a quicker way to see if Chrysler has a programing update for this issue because the catalytic converter is working well.
March 19, 2018
2010 Saab 9-3X 2.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3FD5BY1A
P0420: cayalytic convertor weak. catalytic convertor failed -p0420.replace cat with the only one I could find for this all wheel drive saab-p0420 returned within 200 miles.no o2 sensor codes and scope good.I think aftermarket cat is weak as most are.customer loves car and wants to fix but I h...
March 28, 2018