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Bad O2, A/F or CAT?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Elvota, Jul 26, 2019.

  1. Jul 26, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Elvota

    Elvota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I keep getting code P0420 and P0430.

    Using Torque Pro I ran a 02 test. Vehicle was fully warmed up. Test at idle.

    First screen shot is of Bank 1 Sensor 2. The pattern basically stays the same if I let it run.

    Bank 1 Sensor 2.jpg

    Second screen shot is of Bank 2 Sensor 2. Again... the pattern stays the same if I let it run.

    Bank 2 Sensor 2.jpg

    To me B1S1 looks pretty good, B2S2 looks like it has a real problem.

    It's probably pretty obvious by now I am not all that familiar with Torque Pro or the information it provides. My assumption is both these sensors are the O2's coming just after the CAT.

    I also took a laser temp reading at both ends of the header cats...

    Passenger Side
    Entry: 485
    Exit: 490

    Driver Side
    Entry: 480
    Exit: 530

    My question is does it look like I have a bad O2 sensor or bad CAT? Or both?

    Replace both CAT's and both O2's... or just the bad ones?

    Thanks for any ideas or input.
     
  2. Jul 26, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    Lester Lugnut

    Lester Lugnut Well-Known Member

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    Catalytic Converters are not cheap and if you replace one w/o fixing what killed it, you'll end up replacing it again sooner than you might like.
    I know it's easier said than done, but I'd find a legit independent shop and see what they have to say.

    xxS1 sensors are upstream A/F before CAT - xxS2 sensors are downstream O2 after CAT
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    TacoLV

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    I had this not to long ago. Replace all four O2s. Fixed my issue . Replaced all of them for peace of mind anyway and if that didn't work it points to the CAT which around certain mileage could start to fail . Your going to replace your sensors with new CATS. Take the east step first .
     
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