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FUELLENBACH
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I have a Ford Focus ZX3 2.3L 2003

The check engine light came on and the code reader gave me a code of Catalyst Efficiency System Below Threshold. What is that and what am I looking at in cost for repairing? Thanks
May 20, 2007 at 12:33 PM
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CLEAVAGE4U
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Hey sweetie, do ya all know what code number that might be?
May 20, 2007 at 1:49 PM
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RUDPRO
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It should have also said what bank, 1 or 2, it's on. It means the O2 sensor downstream of the catalytic convertor is not working as it should. It could be an O2 sensor not working properly, coolant temperature sensor not working properly, or a damaged exhaust system (catalytic convertor, exhaust pipe) or retarded timing. I would clear the code first, disconnect the negative battery cable for a half hour, and see if the code comes back. If it does test the downstream O2 sensors for voltage. If it varies a lot, between 200 and 600 millivolts, you probably have a bad catalytic convertor. This may still be under warranty. Ford has to warranty the emissions system for 70,000 miles, I'm pretty sure.
May 20, 2007 at 5:56 PM
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