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1997 BMW 318i 1.9L MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 8/4/2003 8 Replies

Hi BMW techs, I have a P0420 (BMW code 40)that is killing me. This is a catalytic converter efficiency code.I scanned it, recorded the code, cleared it and test drove it with

our Snap On MODIS in graphing mode. This is when I condemned the rear O2 sensor.

Ga...

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car Vehicle Data

1997 BMW 318i

VIN WBACC9328V
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursNot Applicable
Misc.4 Dr, M44, E36

Trouble Codes

P0420Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
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car Vehicle Data

1997 BMW 318i

VIN WBACC9328V
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursNot Applicable
Misc.4 Dr, M44, E36

Trouble Codes

P0420Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)