Catalytic converter code

2010 CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS
210,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHARD FARMER
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Catalytic converter code still on after catalytic converters have been replaced . GM dealer says the aftermarket catalytic converter are the problem .
Jan 19, 2017 at 9:58 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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I have never had a issue with an aftermarket catalytic converter not fixing a cat code. if that was the problem.What is the exact code numbers you have not code descriptions?also, what catalytic converter or catalytic converters were replaced?
Jan 19, 2017 at 10:43 PM
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RICHARD FARMER
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Thanks, the code is P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) and both catalytic converters where replaced.
Jan 20, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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I just had a bank two catalytic converter low efficiency code on a Ford F150. the way I knew the catalytic converter was bad was I watched the the up stream and down stream o2 sensor readings for bank two. Both sensors were about equal readings at about 2500 rpm. How did they determine it was the aftermarket catalytic converter? also, if you changed the bank two catalytic converter as well and the catalytic converters were not compatible. I would think it would set a P0430 bank two catalytic converter on efficiency. What brand and part number were the catalytic converters?
Jan 20, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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