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  1. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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    Hello Everyone

    Sorry haven't been in here for months. Yesterday my truck "Check Engine Light" come on.I went to Autozone, and got it scanned. The code:

    P0420

    Bank-1(Heated Oxygen Sensor)
    Faulty Catalytic Converter

    I've search on here about the code P0420, couldn't find any ? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh,one more If I decided to do one of the above stated where would I start ? thanks
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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    Start with that O2/AFR sensor. If that doesn't fix it then you have two options: new CAT or O2 simulator.
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:19 AM
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    And double check for any exhaust leaks
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2009 at 6:35 AM
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    Thanks'98. How hard is it to take that sensor off, Where would I begin? Thanks
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2009 at 7:02 AM
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    Its not hard. Its the sensor closest to the engine on the exhaust....Near the firewall. I belive 2 10 mm bolts, and then unplug it. Its tight in there to get to the plug, so take your time.
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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    Thanks Chris, I try to locate it.
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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  8. Nov 7, 2009 at 8:57 AM
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    Is this it?
    Osensor_c0b5f5cf0f6ab980973d3f16d2ee2390d99e723c.jpg

    It's a 4, got 114,821 miles on it. This is the first time I got that "Check Engine Light" on. I was trying to see If I can fix it myself. I don't wanna take it to the stealer. Hopefully you guys and gals can help a brother out.
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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    That would be Sensor 2. Sensor one will be before the CAT. The code doesn't specify exactly which sensor may be bad. It just says the the two sensors are reporting very similar readings back to the ECU. Sensor 1 should be reporting a waveform while Sensor 2 is generally flatter.


    http://www.obd-codes.com/p0420
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    oh..Thanks for the link'98. It's should help a dummy like myself out :D . Thanks again
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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    :thumbsup:

    I can't guaranty that changing the sensor(s) will clear your issue though.
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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    That's good n'ouf for me,sir. I just can't drive with that "Check Engine Light " on, it's irritated the craps out of me :D
     
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  13. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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    Download the if you don't have it already. There should be a section that deals with the code.
     
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  14. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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  15. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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    That's for the 2RZ/3RZ, The 5VZ is the same as far as the troubleshooting goes.
     
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  16. Nov 7, 2009 at 9:29 AM
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    Appreciated all the helps '98 and jbob !
     
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  18. Nov 7, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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    I had the same code last week. and it was infact the AFR sensor. Sensor 1
    I took it out and it was sooper black and filthy. changed it out from one from RockAuto.com and it is running better and no more CEL,:)
     
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  19. Nov 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM
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