Diagnosis & Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If other DTCs are displayed, diagnose and repair those DTCs first and retest system. If only DTC P0420/P0430 are displayed, go to next step.
- Check exhaust system for leaks. If problem exists, repair as necessary. If problem does not exist, go to next step.
- Check A/F sensor No. 1 and No. 2 circuits. See DTC P0125: INSUFFICIENT COOLANT TEMPERATURE FOR CLOSED LOOP FUEL CONTROL . If problem exists, repair as necessary. If problem does not exist, go to next step.
- Check heated oxygen sensor No. 2 circuits. See DTC P0136: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (BANK NO. 1, SENSOR NO. 2) & DTC P0156: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (BANK NO. 2, SENSOR NO. 2) . If problem exists, repair as necessary. If problem does not exist, replace catalytic converter.