catalytic converters
bd19917
11-05-2013, 12:23 PM
Hello all I have a few questions about the cats on this van. I'm getting a po430 code which is bank 2 cat system efficency below threshold the problem is this vehicle only has 1 cat so there would be no bank 2 the computer has been swapped from a junk yard and I don't know the Vin of the junkyard vehicle. I don't know what to do.
MT-2500
11-07-2013, 10:41 AM
Hello all I have a few questions about the cats on this van. I'm getting a po430 code which is bank 2 cat system efficency below threshold the problem is this vehicle only has 1 cat so there would be no bank 2 the computer has been swapped from a junk yard and I don't know the Vin of the junkyard vehicle. I don't know what to do.
Year make and model and engine would help.
Why was computer switched?
Do you still have original computer?
Year make and model and engine would help.
Why was computer switched?
Do you still have original computer?
bd19917
11-07-2013, 10:53 AM
Oh sorry it's a 1997 Chevrolet 1500 van with a 5.0 I'm not sure why the computer was switched that is what I was told. And no they don't still have the original
MT-2500
11-07-2013, 03:13 PM
Oh sorry it's a 1997 Chevrolet 1500 van with a 5.0 I'm not sure why the computer was switched that is what I was told. And no they don't still have the original
The computer system for a 97 chev. express van 5.0 v8 is set up for bank 1 and bank 2 cats or sensors.
Better check your exhaust system for missing or bad cat and or 02 sensors.
Where computer has been switched the problem could be there.
If I was trying to fix it.
I would get it on a engine capable scanner and watch and check 02 sensor readings.
And make sure it has the right computer /prom set up.
Let us know how it goes.
The computer system for a 97 chev. express van 5.0 v8 is set up for bank 1 and bank 2 cats or sensors.
Better check your exhaust system for missing or bad cat and or 02 sensors.
Where computer has been switched the problem could be there.
If I was trying to fix it.
I would get it on a engine capable scanner and watch and check 02 sensor readings.
And make sure it has the right computer /prom set up.
Let us know how it goes.
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