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Old 06-17-2005, 04:42 PM
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Re: engine light

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Originally Posted by johnemon
2001 se 3.1 liter aprox 90,000 miles. I am getting a code 420. I have recently replaced the catalitic convertor (which was almost completly plugged) changed the plugs and wires. I have checked for vacuum leaks and found none. The code was reset several times and still comes back. Any ideas?
Possibilities are the 02 sensor before the CAT and 02 sensor after the CAT. The 02 sensor after the CAT is what the PCM references to in order to generate the P0420 DTC error code. Plus there could be an exhaust leak from the exhaust manifolds to the CAT. Good luck!



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