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DTC P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) -

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CAUTION: After repair or replacement of malfunctioning parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to OPERATION , CLEAR MEMORY MODE > and INSPECTION MODE  < Ref. to OPERATION , INSPECTION MODE. >
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Inspect the relevant DTC using "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
NOTE: In this case, it is not necessary to inspect DTC P0420.
Go to step 2. 
2 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. 
Check for gas leaks or air suction caused by loose or dislocated nuts and bolts, and open hole at exhaust pipes.
NOTE: Check the following positions.
  • Between cylinder head and front exhaust pipe
  • Between front exhaust pipe and front catalytic converter
  • Between front catalytic converter and rear catalytic converter
Is there any fault in exhaust system? Repair or replace exhaust system. < Ref. to GENERAL DESCRIPTION . > Go to step 3. 
3 CHECK CATALYTIC CONVERTER.  Is there any damage at catalyst? Replace front catalytic converter. < Ref. to FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER . > Go to step 4. 
4 CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT. 
  1. Disconnect rear oxygen sensor connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between ECM and rear oxygen sensor connector.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B135) No. 19 - (T6) No. 3 

Is the measured value less than 1 Ω? Go to step 5.  Repair open harness between ECM and rear oxygen sensor.
5 CHECK SEALED WIRE.  Is the sealed wire connected? Contact with SOA service center.
NOTE: Inspection by DTM is required, because probable cause is deterioration of multiple parts.
Repair sealed wire.