Good luck with that!! It could be an oxygen sensor or a catalytic converter. Or like in my case I replaced both and still have the same code. Was told not to worry if the car runs fine. yeah right!!
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After googling it is determined Code P0420 ( Catalytic converter effeciency below threshold)
you stick some plastic explosives on it and run
P0420 = Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1.Replacing the oxygen (O2) sensors may sometimes fix the code, but in most cases the catalytic converter needs to be replaced to fix the problem. If the P0420 code is combined with other codes, try fixing the other codes first.
it cant be fixed just tightend your gas cap harder
P0420 is the catalyst efficiency code. The most common thing is the catalytic converter itself is no longer functioning properly. The other likely thing is the rear oxygen sensor is no longer working properly.
How do you fix a p0420 bank 1 on a 05 dodge stratus
DTC P0420 = Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)You can drive it but it would be wise to have the vehicle checked out as soon as possible. Putting this off could cost you more in the long run. If you have other codes preceding code P0420 fix them in order as they come up before you attempt to fix P0420.
Reset the code. If comes back check o2 sensor and cat
Replace the catalytic converterReplace the catalytic converter
Catalytic converter failure. Replace the catalytic converter.
most likely it its fuse blown out. replace the fuse if it is.