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Old 12-26-2008, 02:02 AM
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Default Re: Help: P0420 code

Can you post the sensor values for the oxygen sensors?'

Fuel trim for 3 and 4 look WAY off. It's saying that 3 and 4 are running EXTREMELY rich.

You have three main causes for the code, the H02S, the catalytic converter, or a leak in the exhaust. Judging by your fuel trim, it's most likely in the sensor.

Has any other work been done on the vehicle?

It might be time to get a real diagnosis done on it though, one way or the other something is not right and it could end up being very bad. If it's leaning out the engine that much, it could damage it.
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