Ricmiester
08-11-2012, 12:57 AM
My code that pops up is P0430 bank 2.
Please tell me what it is and how to fix it .
Please tell me what it is and how to fix it .
General Maintenance & Repairs - Engine light code ????
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KevinR
08-11-2012, 09:16 AM
More than likely it's a bad catalytic converter on the passenger side. To fix it....Replace it with a new one.
TransAmWS.6
08-11-2012, 11:10 AM
^^I agree, most likely going to be a passenger side cat. P0420 is your drivers side, P0430 is your passenger side. Depending on your emissions, you have the option of taking them off completely or you can just get a single replacement. One thing to think about though is if your first one is gone, your second one is definitely prone to go out sometime as well
wssix99
08-11-2012, 12:00 PM
... the code is intended to point to a bad cat, but it could be other things.
IMO - Starting with the most expensive repair without checking the other inexpensive (but less likely causes) isn't the best way to go.
IMO - Starting with the most expensive repair without checking the other inexpensive (but less likely causes) isn't the best way to go.
RPM WS6
08-11-2012, 02:20 PM
This code indicates a reduced oxygen storage capacity of the cat. If you don't have a sniffer test then this is no big deal. If you have a sniffer test to pass, you will likely need to replace the cat.
Ricmiester
08-11-2012, 10:26 PM
I had it ran again its my converter.Should i just take them out completely ? Making straight pipes? Or just repair it
TransAmWS.6
08-11-2012, 11:37 PM
It's really up to you. Do you have emissions with a sniffer test that you have to pass in your state? Do you want your car to be louder than what it is now?
RPM WS6
08-12-2012, 03:23 AM
I had it ran again its my converter.Should i just take them out completely ? Making straight pipes? Or just repair it
You don't have to do either. You can just tune out the code and forget about it if you want (this is what I did), assuming you have no sniffer. Or, you could delete the cats entirely (if you have no sniffer), or you could replace them if you need to.
The choice is yours. :)
You don't have to do either. You can just tune out the code and forget about it if you want (this is what I did), assuming you have no sniffer. Or, you could delete the cats entirely (if you have no sniffer), or you could replace them if you need to.
The choice is yours. :)
Ricmiester
08-12-2012, 08:17 AM
Im in CA idk what a sniffer is.Most likely not
KevinR
08-12-2012, 10:24 AM
Im in CA idk what a sniffer is.Most likely not
Since you live in CA, I would replace it if I were you. Again, it's completely up to you.
Since you live in CA, I would replace it if I were you. Again, it's completely up to you.
Bacon
08-12-2012, 12:04 PM
A sniffer is an emissions test. Since youre in ca, you definitely have a test to pass. It could be your cat but it could also be your O2 sensors. You can swap the lowers and reset the light - if it comes back its even more likely that its your cat. Theyre expensive which is why a lot of people tune them out.
If you replace it, go with an OEM unit - aftermarket ones are not usually as efficient and the light will likely remain.
If you replace it, go with an OEM unit - aftermarket ones are not usually as efficient and the light will likely remain.