What to do if you have a trouble code po420?
What to do if you have a trouble code po420?
Listen to engine carefully for any signs of vacuum or exhaust manifold leaks. Inspect intake system for signs of oil indicating excessive blow-by or cracks that may cause leaks. Inspect spark plugs/wires and air filter. Scan tool test. Do not reset MIL light!! Read the OBD-II readiness tests to ensure all tests have been completed.
Where does the P0420 trouble code come from?
P0420 is triggered in the engine control module when there is a problem with the efficiency of the catalytic converter. The engine control unit uses two O2 sensors, one in the front of and one behind the catalytic converter to measure the efficiency of the catalytic converter.
Can a damaged catalytic converter trigger the code po420?
Yes, they can, but not in the way you think. Rich or lean mixtures can damage the catalytic converter, and when the catalytic converter is damaged/filled with fuel, the efficiency will be low, and the rear O2 sensor will see that and show the trigger the code Po420.
What does the O2 sensor code p0430 mean?
Code P0430 Common Diagnosis Mistakes Often times this code is thought to be a faulty O2 sensor or A/F Sensor; while this is a possibility, the most common problem is a faulty catalytic converter. Do not overlook other codes that are paired along with P0420.
Listen to engine carefully for any signs of vacuum or exhaust manifold leaks. Inspect intake system for signs of oil indicating excessive blow-by or cracks that may cause leaks. Inspect spark plugs/wires and air filter. Scan tool test. Do not reset MIL light!! Read the OBD-II readiness tests to ensure all tests have been completed.
P0420 is triggered in the engine control module when there is a problem with the efficiency of the catalytic converter. The engine control unit uses two O2 sensors, one in the front of and one behind the catalytic converter to measure the efficiency of the catalytic converter.
Yes, they can, but not in the way you think. Rich or lean mixtures can damage the catalytic converter, and when the catalytic converter is damaged/filled with fuel, the efficiency will be low, and the rear O2 sensor will see that and show the trigger the code Po420.
What do you need to know about error code p0430?
For error code P0430, one or more of the below repairs may be needed to solve the underlying issue. For each possible repair, the estimated cost of repair includes the cost of the relevant parts and the cost of labor required to make the repair.