Code P0420

2005 NISSAN MAXIMA
76,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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VNC4E
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I have the car listed above and check engine light came on. checked with the scanner and and code p0420 show.
May 24, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

That code is for your bank 1 catalytic converter being deficient or performing below threshold. Here are a few tutorials for you to view about function, testing, and replacement of catalytic converters:

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

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

I've attached picture diagnostic steps below for your car for you to test before just replacing. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Dec 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM