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DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1): DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Oxygen storage capacity
  • Exhaust system
  • B1S2
  • Catalyst converter
  • ECM/PCM
Enable Conditions
  • Engine speed 1200-3000 RPM
  • Engine load 15-50%
  • Catalyst temp. (model) 470-7001: (878-1292°F)
  • Purge factor (high load canister) < 12
  • Closed loop control
Threshold Value
  • Amplitude of downstream 02 sensor signal > 0.5
Diagnostic Time
  • 60 sec
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycle
* B1S1: upstream oxygen sensor/B1S2: downstream oxygen sensor