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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

00

TW CATALYST SYS-B1

(Catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1)

Diagnosis condition

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Signal (terminal)

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Threshold

  • Three way catalyst (manifold) does not operate properly
  • Three way catalyst (manifold) does not have enough oxygen storage capacity

Diagnosis delay time

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