URGENT toyota tacoma trouble code P0420 -Catalyst System Efficiency below Threshold.

[henrydd]

Hi
I'm getting a pending code P420 Catalyst System Efficiency below Threshold- on a 2001 Toyota Tacoma V6 3400cc.Driven 90,000 miles .Just replaced a/f sensor before cat.What should I do ?URGENT-PLEASE REPLY TONIGHT THANKS.

[truckpoor]

Call your dealer, the CAT may still be under warranty.

[Ducman851]

Cats are 8/80 items
Basic: 36 months/36,000 miles (all components other than normal wear and maintenance items).

Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and air bags).

Rust-Through: 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion perforation of sheet metal).

Federal Emission Coverage: Components under the federal emission defect warranty are covered for 36 months/36,000 miles and specified major emission control components are covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. Specified major emission control components under emission performance warranty are also covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. In addition, emission performance warranty is applicable for 24 months/24,000 miles in states and local jurisdictions that require a periodic EPA-approved inspection and maintenance program.

California Emission Control Coverage: In California and any other state that adopts California emission warranty provisions, performance warranty and defect warranty coverage is applicable for 36 months/50,000 miles, and specific control devices are covered for 7 years/70,000 miles.

Accessories: Warranty coverage is for 12 months, regardless of mileage. If the part or accessory is installed during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period, coverage is for 12 months or the remainder of the applicable warranty coverage, whichever is greater, with the exception of car covers, which are covered for 12 months only.

You may be eligible for transportation assistance if its necessary that your vehicle be kept overnight for repairs covered under warranty. Please see your authorized Toyota dealership for further details.



For complete details about Toyota's warranties, please visit www.toyota.com, refer to the applicable Owner's Warranty Information booklet or see your Toyota dealer.



In addition, there may be times when we will establish a special policy adjustment that will further defray repair costs. For details about the new vehicle limited warranty, see your Toyota dealer. And for complete details of Toyota's warranties, please refer to your Owner's Warranty Information booklet.