DTC P0420, P0430 (MZI-3.5) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
DTC P0420, P0430 (MZI-3.5) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
DTC P0420
P0420: Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (RH)
DTC P0430
P0430: Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (LH)
DETECTION
CONDITION
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P0420 indicates right bank catalyst system efficiency is below the acceptable
threshold.
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P0430 indicates left bank catalyst system efficiency is below the acceptable
threshold.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Use of leaded fuel.
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Oil contamination
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Cylinder misfiring.
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Damaged HO2S.
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Malfunctioning CHT sensor.
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Downstream HO2S wires improperly connected.
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Fuel pressure too high.
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Damaged exhaust system pipe.
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Damaged exhaust manifold.
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Damaged muffler/tailpipe ass
NOTE:
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Internal deterioration of a catalytic converter is usually caused by
abnormal engine operation front of the catalyst. Events that can
produce higher than normal temperatures in the catalyst are
particularly suspect, such as misfiring. Incorrect HO2S signal
input (e.g., rich/lean signal when engine is operating under
rich/lean conditions) can cause an abnormal temperature increase
in the catalyst. CHT sensor DTCs can indicate that the thermostat
is not operating correctly or that the engine coolant level is not
filled to specification, producing above normal operating
temperatures.
STEP
INSPECTION
ACTION
1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA
HAS BEEN RECORDED
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Has FREEZE FRAME DATA
been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the
repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR
INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
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Verify related Service Bulletins
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to
the available Service Bulletins.
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If the vehicle is not repaired, go to
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2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE On-Board Diagnostic (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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