DTC P0430: CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD (BANK 2)
Description:
Indicates the bank 2 catalyst system efficiency is below the
acceptable threshold.
Possible Causes:
a) Use of leaded fuel
b) Damaged heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
c) Out of range engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
d) High fuel pressure
e) Damaged exhaust manifold
f) Damaged catalytic converter
g) Oil contamination
h) Cylinder misfiring
i) Downstream HO2S wires improperly connected
j) Damaged exhaust system pipe
k) Damaged muffler/tailpipe assembly
l) Retarded spark timing
m) Leaking fuel injector
Check through the above and note if anyting is out of specs, starting with the easiest and if none found then you would have to replace the catalytic converter.
Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 11:20 AM
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