DTC P0420-00: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 [10/2022 - 08/2023]: Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0420-00)
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to P0420-00 and other DTCs are output A P0420-00 is output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0420-00 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Result:
A
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 08/2023]
Result:
B
See step 2
- Read the DTCs.
- READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (LONG FT B1S2)
- Using the GTS, read the value displayed in the Freeze Frame Data.
Powertrain > Engine > DTC(P0420-00) > Freeze Frame Data
Tester Display Long FT B1S2 Result
GTS Display Result Proceed to Long FT B1S2 Less than 1.0% A 1.0% or higher B
Result:
B
See step 77
Result:
A
See step 3
- Using the GTS, read the value displayed in the Freeze Frame Data.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)
Pre-procedure1
- Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F) or higher.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Coolant Temperature - Warm up the air fuel ratio sensors at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 90 seconds.
- Change the fuel injection volume using the GTS, and monitor the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) and air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) displayed on the GTS.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Active Test Display Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Data List Display A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 HINT:
- The Active Test "Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor" can be used to lower the fuel injection volume by 12.5% or increase the injection volume by 12.5%.
- The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) is displayed as A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is displayed as A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 on the GTS.
- The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) has an output delay of a few seconds and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
- If the sensor output current does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.
Standard
GTS Display
(Sensor)Injection Volume Status Current A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1
(Air fuel ratio (sensor 1))12.5% Rich Below -0.075 mA -12.5% Lean More than 0.037 mA A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2
(Air fuel ratio (sensor 2))12.5% Rich Below -0.86 mA -12.5% Lean More than 0.33 mA Result
Status A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 Status A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 Actual air fuel ratio, air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) and air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) condition Main Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal - Three-way catalytic converter
- Gas leak from exhaust system
A Lean Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction - Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
B Rich Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction - Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
Lean/Rich Lean Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction - Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
- Gas leak from exhaust system
C Lean/Rich Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction - Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
- Gas leak from exhaust system
Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean - Extremely lean actual air fuel ratio
- Gas leak from exhaust system
D Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich - Extremely rich actual air fuel ratio
- Gas leak from exhaust system
- Lean: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently more than 0.037 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently more than 0.33 mA.
- Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently below -0.075 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently below -0.86 mA.
- Lean/Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) or air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) alternate correctly.
HINT:
Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2].
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
B
See step 5
Result:
C
See step 6
Result:
D
See step 8
Result:
A
See step 4
- Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F) or higher.
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Result:
OK
See step 76
Result:
NG
See step 73
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1)
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Result:
NG
See step 73
Result:
OK
See step 7
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Result:
NG
See step 73
Result:
OK
See step 9
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION MODE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
Result
Item Proceed to Port Direct OK OK A OK NG B NG OK C NG NG D Result:
B
See step 13
Result:
C
See step 26
Result:
D
See step 29
Result:
A
See step 10
- CHECK IF VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL IN PAST
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Result
Result Proceed to YES A NO B Result:
B
See step 12
Result:
A
See step 11
- DTC CAUSED BY RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH))
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
Result
Result Proceed to The value of Fuel Pressure (High) is between 2000 and 32000 kPag A None of the above conditions are met B Result:
B
See step 20
Result:
A
See step 14
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION MODE (DIRECT))
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
Result
Item Proceed to Injection Mode High Pressure Fuel Pump Duty Ratio (D4) Total of Short FT B1S1 and Long FT B1S1 Direct 10% to 50% - A 50% or higher -20% or less B 10% or less +20% or higher 50% or higher +20% or higher C 10% or less -20% or less D Result:
B
See step 18
Result:
C
See step 21
Result:
D
See step 19
Result:
A
See step 15
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION MODE (DIRECT))
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
Result
Item Proceed to Injection Mode High Pressure Fuel Pump Duty Ratio (D4) Total of Short FT B1S1 and Long FT B1S1 Direct 10 to 50% -25% or less A 10 to 50% +25% or higher 10 to 50% -25 to +25% B Result:
B
See step 17
Result:
A
See step 16
- REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE)
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE ECM
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
Result
Injection Mode Misfire Count Proceed to Direct No misfire counts, or misfire counts occur randomly in all cylinders A Misfire counts occur in particular cylinder B Result:
B
See step 24
Result:
A
See step 21
- REPLACE FUEL (ENGINE ROOM SIDE) PUMP ASSEMBLY (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 22
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None.
Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result:
NEXT
See step 23
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Pre-procedure1
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A P0420-00 is output B
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
A
See step 74
Result:
B
See step 25
- REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- INSPECT PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 28
Result:
OK
See step 27
- REPLACE ECM
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK PCV VALVE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 72
Result:
OK
See step 30
- CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 71
Result:
OK
See step 31
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
Result
Status A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 Status A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 Air Fuel Ratio Condition and Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Condition Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal - A Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean - PCV valve and hose
- PCV hose connections
- Gas leak from exhaust system
- Intake system
- Fuel pressure
- Mass air flow meter sub-assembly
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich - Gas leak from exhaust system
- Ignition system
- Fuel pressure
- Mass air flow meter sub-assembly
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
Lean Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction - Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
B Rich Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction - Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
Result:
B
See step 44
Result:
A
See step 32
- READ VALUE USING GTS (COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 43
Result:
OK
See step 33
- READ VALUE USING GTS (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
Result
Result Proceed to The value of Mass Air Flow Sensor is between 5.0 and 15 gm/sec A None of the above conditions are met B Result:
B
See step 52
Result:
A
See step 34
- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 40
Result:
OK
See step 35
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 39
Result:
OK
See step 36
- INSPECT SPARK PLUG
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 38
Result:
OK
See step 37
- CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 52
- REPLACE SPARK PLUG
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK FUEL LINE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 42
Result:
OK
See step 41
- GO TO FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
HINT:
Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1) (HEATER RESISTANCE)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 70
Result:
OK
See step 45
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1))
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 55
Result:
OK
See step 46
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1) - ECM)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 50
Result:
OK
See step 47
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 48
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None.
Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result:
NEXT
See step 49
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Pre-procedure1
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A P0420-00 is output B
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
A
See step 74
Result:
B
See step 51
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- READ VALUE USING GTS (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 52
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR CONNECTION)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 53
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None.
Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result:
NEXT
See step 54
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Pre-procedure1
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A P0420-00 is output B
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
A
See step 74
Result:
B
See step 60
- INSPECT EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 69
Result:
OK
See step 56
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 68
Result:
OK
See step 57
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY - BODY GROUND)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 67
Result:
OK
See step 58
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY - AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1))
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 64
Result:
OK
See step 59
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO. 1 RELAY - EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY)
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 65
Result:
OK
See step 61
- INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 62
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None.
Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result:
NEXT
See step 63
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Pre-procedure1
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A P0420-00 is output B
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
A
See step 74
Result:
B
See step 66
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE ECM
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY)
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1)
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV VALVE OR HOSE
Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the exhaust system.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 74
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None.
Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result:
NEXT
See step 75
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Pre-procedure1
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTCs are not output A P0420-00 is output B
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
A
END
Result:
B
See step 76
- REPLACE CONVERTER WITH CATALYST ASSEMBLY (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) NOTE:
When replacing the converter with catalyst assembly and the front exhaust pipe assembly in order to replace the three-way catalytic converter, it is not necessary to replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
HINT:
Confirm the replacement parts, referring to the illustration in the Catalyst Location.
- Replace the converter with catalyst assembly (TWC: Front catalyst).
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
- Replace the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst).
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
END
- Replace the converter with catalyst assembly (TWC: Front catalyst).
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
OK
No gas leaks in exhaust system.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the exhaust system.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM
Result:
OK
See step 78
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)
HINT:
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 79
- CLEAR DTC
Pre-procedure1
- None.
Post-procedure1
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Result:
NEXT
See step 80
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Pre-procedure1
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Check for DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
DTCs are not output.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Post-procedure1
- None.
Result:
NEXT
END