p0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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p0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold

dose this means i need a new cat or it might be one of my o2 sensor.

if its the cat whats the warranty on it 5 Yr 60 k / 100 000 Km now i'm at 110 xxx Kms

By the way i have a 3g Tl
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Is that the only code? I would check the o2 sensors first. Cats aint cheap.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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probably o2 sensor.. but if it is the cat... straight pipe ftw! Definitely check for other DTC's as Nail suggested..
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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pretty sure emission componets are lifetime warranited
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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I had the same code for my GS300, find out which O2 sensor is bad and then replace it. I doubt that your cats are bad, even if they are, you can pick up a used set from the private sales section cheap as there are a lot members with pre-cat deletes on their TLs and the OEM cats sitting their garages.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Take it to the dealer
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fsthatch
pretty sure emission componets are lifetime warranited
I highly doubt that.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fsthatch
pretty sure emission componets are lifetime warranited


nope i think its only til 80k miles
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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wtf don't you guys read your owners manual

150,000 miles... and I don't even have it infront of me
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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dealer!!! and if they dont warranty it then you can put in pre-cat deletes!!! alot cheaper than getting cats.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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check acura canada as the numbers here may not be the same
the 800 number or go in person and ask the SM to look it up at the dealer
dont take anyones guess- see a written something
Nowhere is it lifetime!
Go ask
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:30 AM
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josh at Excelat has cats iirc start $100 to 300 for a racer version
all depends on your smog test laws
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:30 AM
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josh at Excelerate has cats iirc start $100 to 300 for a racer version
all depends on your smog test laws
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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yep that's your bank 1 efficiency code definitely a converter and nope you are out of warranty
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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have a muffler shop do a test on the cat for you- most do it free
they check temp and flow rate to determine if failed

The usa govt requires a form completed on every replaced cat- showing miles and type of failure,,, so shops know how to properly test them now
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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I have a dealers appointment monday, but now the light is gone ( i didnt erase it ).
and he told me if its the cat its still under warranty. 130 000 km so i'm safe thank you guys. lets see what happen monday
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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I'm getting a new cat. Still unde warranty. Thanks for your help guys
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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any idea what caused the problem?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
any idea what caused the problem?
i dont know i will ask tom when i pick up the car.
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