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Code P0420 and 0430 indicates that the exhaust gas exiting the catalytic converter is too similar to the exhaust gas entering the converter. A faulty or overloaded converter due to an unbalanced air/fuel mixture can cause this condition.
Monitor Sequence:
HO2S monitor tests complete and no DTCs The sensors must all be tested and shown to be reliable before the Catalyst Monitor can be called by the Executive. Troubleshooting:
Some Forum comments: The PCM measures the witching rates of the upstream and the down stream 02 sensors. Because the cats store oxygen the downstream sensors switch at a slower rate. When they approach the rate of the upstream sensor the PCM sets a code. Yours is pending. Now a damaged sensor can also cause this. here are the most common causes as described by the manual; Use of leaded fuel, Malfunctioning ECT, High fuel pressure, Damaged exhaust manifold, Damaged catalytic converter, Oil contamination, Cylinder misfiring, Downstream wires improperly connected, Damaged exhaust system pipe, Damaged tailpipe assembly or Retarded spark timing. The cat would be high on my priority. Install an O2 Simulator (Several companies make them) which replaces the O2 sensor (one site said it connects to the O2 sensor). You will eliminate the function of the O2 sensor which is to get the right air / fuel mixture.
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