Diagnosis & Repair
- Connect scan tester. See Figure. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Drive vehicle at 31-40 MPH for 5-10 minutes. Stop vehicle. Retrieve codes. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article.
- If codes other than P0420 are present, diagnose and repair those codes first. If DTC P0420 is only displayed, check oxygen sensor. See SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Repair as necessary. If oxygen sensors are okay, replace catalytic converter and retest.