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Diagnosis & Repair

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NOTE: Using Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool, read FREEZE FRAME data. Freeze frame data records engine conditions when malfunction is detected.

To aid in diagnosis of deteriorated catalyst, it is recommended to perform Confirmation Driving Pattern while observing HO2S waveform pattern. See CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN .

For diagnosis and repair procedure, see Fig 1.

For HO2S circuit wiring diagram, see Figure. For ECM location, see Figure. For ECM connector terminal view, see Figure.

For testing of systems or components, see SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 4-CYLINDER article. For removal and installation of components, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 4-CYLINDER article.

Fig 1: DTC P0420 Diagnostic Procedure
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