Diagnosis & Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Retrieve trouble codes. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If only DTC P0420 or P0430 is displayed, go to next step. If other codes are displayed, diagnose and repair those codes first and retest.
- Check for exhaust leaks. Repair as necessary. If exhaust system is okay, check heated oxygen sensor circuits (bank 1, sensor 1 and bank 2, sensor 1). See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR OPERATION in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. Repair as necessary. If no problems are indicated, go to next step.
- Check heated oxygen sensor circuits (bank 1, sensor 2 and bank 2, sensor 2). See DTC P0130, DTC P0150, DTC P2195, DTC P2196, DTC P2197 & DTC P2198 . Repair as necessary. If oxygen sensor circuits are okay, replace catalytic converter and retest.