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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Anybody ever had code P0420 show up on a code reader and if so, what should I do? I know it has something to do with either the catalytic converter or oxygen sensor on the passenger side but I don't know how to determine which one is it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Here's what the shop manual says...
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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its probably due to your X pipe, a set of MILS will take care of it, or replace the cats
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Can this occur even with a catted X? Mine stays on and theres a popping sound coming from the exhaust tip
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Can this occur even with a catted X? Mine stays on and theres a popping sound coming from the exhaust tip
[/align][/align]How old/how many miles on the catted X?[/align][/align]Who made it?[/align]
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I couldnt tell you how much the guy I bought if from had put on it but I putabout 8K. Its an SLP
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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thats the one that comes on mine for my x pipe
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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I couldnt tell you how much the guy I bought if from had put on it but I putabout 8K. Its an SLP
[/align][/align]Then my first thought would be that the bank 1 converter is shot. You need MIL eliminators (make your own for $5), or a tune that disables the rear sensors...[/align]
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