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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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I have a code P0420 and I need help to get this fixed.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Trouble Code P0420 - Catalytic Converter Inefficiency Bank 1
I assume your running O2 sims, right?? Looks like one might be bad
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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Trouble Code P0420 - Catalytic Converter Inefficiency Bank 1
I assume your running O2 sims, right?? Looks like one might be bad
Would it be one o2 sim or both ? Should I get new one's what should I try? I am running with an off road y-pipe no cats.
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well if you want to be sure, swap them and see if you start throwing a code for the other side.
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well if you want to be sure, swap them and see if you start throwing a code for the other side.
The guy I took the car to tald me that it was possible both were bad I need to get this car to pass inspection by next week or so.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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If these o2 sims work the way they should I shouldn't have any problem passing emisions testing right?
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