P0420 Ob2 code

Tiny
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  • 1999 MAZDA MIATA
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I have two problems. First, will a Bosch platinum +2 4302 fit my engine. Second I have a p0420 bank 1 code. How can I narrow it down cat plugs wire or o2?
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 AT 7:03 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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P0420 is not going to be plugs or wires. It points at a catalytic converter that is failing, the issue then becomes, is it really the converter or do you have a lazy O2 sensor. For that you need a scan tool to look at the fuel trims and the O2 readings as you lean and richen the fuel mix. The first step will be to look at your emissions label to determine which emissions system you have, there is the California version and the Federal version, they use different converters and exhaust systems that are not interchangeable.
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Thursday, May 11th, 2017 AT 5:48 AM

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