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Check engine light is on, have codes P1490, P0444, P0447 & P0420

Car us running fine, just has check engine light on

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You can google these error code on the internet and usually can find them no problem

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 Altima service engine light on, code 725

Check the SPARK plug condition, and AIR gap.
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Phil Lovisek

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: Nissan Sentra 2001 gxe with code p0420

You will need a new catalytic convertor assembly. Yours is below treshold efficiency in other words its "no good".If you have it replaced, ask the garage/dealer to give you the old one back. Its worth some cash if its full. It doesn't matter thet it failed. They are going after the mesh inside of it and that is worth some $$$$. May not be much , but better than nothing.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 22, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 nissan murano with check engine light codes

P0420 is Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1
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P0456 is EVAP Control System Very Small Leak (Negative Pressure Check)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2009

SOURCE: receiving engine code p0420 on my 2005 altima 2.5 s

A p0420 code indicates a Catalytic System efficiency failure, Bank 1.
Basically, the computer is seeing reduced efficiency of the catalytic converter or one of it's components (such as an 02 sensor)

There may be a few root causes, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, faulty coolant temperature sensor, faulty converter, Large exhaust leak, or retarded (slow) timing.

Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

SOURCE: nissan frontier 2002 failed emissions test with

CODE PO447 EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE CIRCUIT OPEN.POSSIBLE CAUSES. 1.HARNESS OR CONNECTORS THE SOLENOID VALVE CIRCUIT IS OPEN OR SHORTED. 2. EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.

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I have two codes come up when checking why my check engine light is on. P0447 and P0420. Any info on what these mean and what it takes to fix so I can pass my smog test??

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Definition of P0420 is catalyst below threshold. This is indicative of (among other things) a converter that is not working as efficiently as it should be (according to specs). Catalytic converters are not normally a "wear" type item, that is they are not deisgned to wear out and need replacement. If they have failed, it is likely due to something else that caused it to fail.

P0447 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Open. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected an open within the circuit that controls the vent valve or solenoid for evaporative emission systems vapor.

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I have a Haynes manual and it says that code P1490 identication is Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve fault (California). I hope this helps.

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