stock headers with p0420 code
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Instructor
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From: Herndon VA
stock headers with p0420 code
i had the p0410 code and got that fixed then the p0420 code came up ive reset it multiple times and it keeps coming back. i live in nova and need to pass emissions asap. ive read and searched but most of what i have found was for LT headers.. i do have a borla axle back exhaust. so im looking to replace the 02 sensors first but can not find the correct (rear) 02's any help here? i guess after i replace that and it throws the code again ill have to buy a stock h pipe?
any help will be much appreciated..
Thanks!
any help will be much appreciated..
Thanks!
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p0420 is for a catalytic converter efficiency code. The converter is not cleaning up the exhaust enough and is setting the code. I have never seen replacing o2 sensors fix this code. Going to have to replace the converter.
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St. Jude Donor '15
I have because I've done it. Looked at the sensors through a scanner. The passenger rear o2 wasn't switching. When my drivers side p0420 code came up i replaced the sensor without checking.
Last edited by mrr23; Jul 8, 2015 at 04:43 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15
Did some diagnosing today. hooked up the scanner. The drivers o2 sensor was real lazy and stuck at 0mv at idle and cruise. Would react only if i accelerated. Replaced with another one. Code has not come back.
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From: Herndon VA
ok another question, so i have the stock cats with "pup" cats... i have a 2002 so i will need the stock mid section from a 2001+... but the Z06 does NOT have the pup cats. will this affect emissions testing on my car in NOVA? i need to pass emissions ASAP