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P0420

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

System
Exhaust / emissions
Component
Catalytic converter

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Failed emissions test

Common causes

  • Degraded catalytic converter
  • Exhaust leak upstream of the converter
  • Failing oxygen sensor

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