My check engine light came on with the P0420

Tiny
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  • 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
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Sometimes the gear is not shifting and it jumps while driving
Sunday, March 13th, 2016 AT 2:37 PM

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Tiny
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The code is for catalytic converter below threshold, so if the cat is broken this can cause this problem, check out information step 6. This shows what can happen,

http://ww.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Here is how you would change it, not the same car, but the procedure is very similar.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

Let me know what you find so it can help others
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Monday, March 14th, 2016 AT 3:24 PM

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