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On Board Diagnosis Logic

The ECM monitors the switching frequency ratio of air fuel sensor (A/F) sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2.

A three way catalyst (manifold) with high oxygen storage capacity will indicate a low switching frequency of heated oxygen sensor 2. As oxygen storage capacity decreases, the heated oxygen sensor 2 switching frequency will increase.

When the frequency ratio of air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2 approaches a specified limit value, the three way catalyst (manifold) malfunction is diagnosed.

Fig 1: Checking Three Way Catalyst Function
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DTC DETECTING CONDITION

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0420
0420 (Bank 1)
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold
  • Three way catalyst (manifold) does not operate properly.
  • Three way catalyst (manifold) does not have enough oxygen storage capacity.
  • Three way catalyst (manifold)
  • Exhaust tube
  • Intake air leaks
  • Fuel injector
  • Fuel injector leaks
  • Spark plug
  • Improper ignition timing
P0430
0430 (Bank 2)