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Anonymous Posted on Feb 09, 2013

Can you please tell me which catalyst converter on bank 2

I get this code and it says warm up catalyst is below treshold bank 2, and it said this can be a faulty o2 sensor but i change all the sensors and the code still comes back. so i guess this might be the catalyst converter. but i am not sure which one is bad this is in relation to mazda mpv 2004

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The car is to new to replace the catalyst onverter. it takes time for the code to get out of the system. will help also is some fuel injector cleaner

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2009

SOURCE: P0155 & P0135

O2 sensors are tricky. sometimes like anything else they fail. many times though the exhaust mixture they encounter is out of their range and that shows up as a failure.since you seem to have no other problems , I would go ahead and change them, but don't be disappointed if the code shows up again (at least you know it's not the sensors.) I don't like using the process of elimination when doing repairs but sometimes you must.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 22, 2009

SOURCE: code P0420 keeps reoccuring - catalyst below threshold bank 1

NEW GAS CAP same thing on 99 Tahoe GAS CAP

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: have a code po 430 catalyst efficiency below

You def have a catayst problem. Before changing the converter i would recommend changing both up and down stream oxygen sensor on bank 2. If they are old thats what the computer determines if the catalyst is good or not. Most of the time after changing the sensors and resetting the light the problem is solved.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 infiniti i35 o2 sensor locations or diagram

Bank 1 is right or rear bank.Closest to the firewall.Sensor 2 is secondary or after/downstream of pre-cats.

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  • Posted on Dec 28, 2009

SOURCE: P2097 Error code in 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, which O2 Sensor?

The one before the catalytic, on the side where cylinder # 1 is at. close to the exhaust mag.

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2002 mazda mpv sputtering

Error Code: P0421
Description:
Warm Up Catalytic Converter, Bank 1 - Efficiency Below Threshold
Possible Cause:
Warm Up Catalyst Bank 1 faulty.
Possible Solutions:
Check Warm Up Catalyst Bank 1 - Set Readiness.
Replace Warm Up Catalyst Bank 1.
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Code p431 and p421

P421=Warm up catalyst system efficiency below threshold, bank 1
P431=Warm up catalyst system efficiency below threshold, bank 2
Sounds like you may have clogged or damaged catalyst converters or bad 02 sensors.
Those codes I think are taking from after the catalyst by the sensors in the exhaust pipes. Be careful taking it to a mechanic for further checking since the catalyst converters are not cheap through them. If you need to replace the converters, shop around and get prices on aftermarket parts. Don't be ripped off by a hungry mechanic or especially a dealer.
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Where should I find this sensor P0342?

EXHAUST RELATED ERROR CODES

There are 711 possible PO generic DTC error codes. Only 7 of the 711 codes are exhaust related.

PO401: Insufficient EGR Flow

PO402: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Excessive Flow Detected

PO410: Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction

PO420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

PO421: Warm-Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

PO430: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

PO431: Warm-Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

THINGS TO ASK YOURSELF OR YOUR CUSTOMER

Have there been any driveability or performance issues with the vehicle, have there been any recent repairs or tune-up work performed, if so was the check engine light reset and were the codes recorded on previous repair orders.

Do not rely on scan tool data alone. In most applications, the customer will have the check engine light reset prior to repair. If the original cause of converter failure is intermittent, only the catalyst failure code may show up (masking the original reason for converter failure).
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What does a po430 code mean on a mercury cougar

EXHAUST RELATED ERROR CODES

There are 711 possible PO generic DTC error codes. Only 7 of the 711 codes are exhaust related.

PO401: Insufficient EGR Flow

PO402: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Excessive Flow Detected

PO410: Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction

PO420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

PO421: Warm-Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

PO430: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

PO431: Warm-Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

THINGS TO ASK YOURSELF OR YOUR CUSTOMER

Have there been any driveability or performance issues with the vehicle, have there been any recent repairs or tune-up work performed, if so was the check engine light reset and were the codes recorded on previous repair orders.

Do not rely on scan tool data alone. In most applications, the customer will have the check engine light reset prior to repair. If the original cause of converter failure is intermittent, only the catalyst failure code may show up
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03 santa fe code p0421 for warm up catalyst below bank 1is it converter sensors whats bank 1 converter location compared to bank 2 is there 2 banks or converters would it be upstream or downstream if it...

If the engine is a V6 (2.7 or 3.5 lit), bank 1 is next to the firewall (right hand) when facing the back of the engine.
If the engine is a 4 cly (I4), there is only one bank and is designated Bank 1 (exhaust manifold).

The catalyst to which the code refers is the UPSTREAM, and there is only ONE upstream cat for any bank.

Clue: Two upstream O2 sensor and two downstream O2 sensors - one before the CAT and one after the CAT. the downstream O2 sensors are identical to their upstream sisters. The only reason for the DOWNstream sensor is to monitor the CAT efficiency (threshold).

The catalyst on either bank is essentially the exhaust manifold which houses the CAT... it is the only CAT to which the code P0421 applies.

Hope that helped
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Have a code p0431 on a passat 4motion

P0431 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2
The word Catalyst, means that the catalytic converter needs to be replaced because some of the warm up catalyst is not working initially when the car first starts up before it warms up.

Good luck on this repair.
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CODE P0421. DEFINITION-CATALYST EFFICIENCY LOW-BANK 1. EXPLANATION-THE OXYGEN SENSORS MONITOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ABILITY TO STORE OXYGEN. PROBLEM CAUSES- 1. CATALYTIC CONVERTER DEFECTIVE (FAILURE POSSIBLY DUE TO #2,3, OR 4) 2. ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING CONDITION. 3. LARGE VACCUM LEAK 4. ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE INTO EXHAUST-VALVE GUIDE SEALS, PISTON RINGS. THE PCM HAS DETERMINED THAT THE WARM UP CATALYST EFFICIENCY FOR BANK 1 IS BELOW TRESHOLD FOR THE CURRENT ENGINE OPERATING CONDITION. (BANK 1 IDENTIFIES THE LOCATION OF CYLINDER #1, WHILE BANK 2 IDENTIFIES THE CYLINDERS ON THE OPPOSITE BANK).

replace O2 sensors, or your Catalytic Converter.
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What are codes P1492, P0421 & P0431 on the 2002 Mazda Millenia?

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How about when u have 2 catalytic converters in the same bank 1.?

If you have more than 60K miles start by replacing the Oxygen sensor(s) that is(are) installed after the catalytic converter(s). 
P0421: Warm up catalyst efficiency below threshold. This code means that the computer is detecting the catalyst not warming up to full function quickly enough based on information from the post cat O2 sensor. 

Good luck and hope this helps. 
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