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DTC Detection Logic

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

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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.

DTC

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

P0420

TW CATALYST SYS-B1

(Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1)

1

Diagnosis condition

-

Signal (terminal)

-

Threshold

Three way catalyst (manifold) does not operate properly.

Diagnosis delay time

-

2

Diagnosis condition

-

Signal (terminal)

-

Threshold

Three way catalyst (manifold) does not have enough oxygen storage capacity.

Diagnosis delay time

-