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Diagnosis & Repair

  1. 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 .
  2. If codes other than P0420 are present, diagnose and repair those codes first. If DTC P0420 is only displayed, inspect oxygen sensor circuits. See DTC P0130 - HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (SENSOR NO. 1) circuit test. Repair as necessary. If oxygen sensor circuits and sensor is okay, replace catalytic converter and retest.
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