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Sailor65x1

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5. Ok, do you have the V6 then?

Reply to redwitch (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 3, 2018, 12:25 PM

Jan 2018

P0420 is actually pretty common; it's the "Catalyst System Efficiency" code, and it represents that disparity I mentioned above. It is also one of the codes most commonly caused by a flaky or carbonized sensor as opposed to a bad cat.

If you do have the V6, and 2 cats, then you have 4 O2 sensors. One upstream, one downstream, of each cat.

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Catalytic converters code light in my 2007 Camry. [View all] redwitch Jan 2018 OP

What is the actual code? Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #1

Oxygen Sensors (O2) liberal N proud Jan 2018 #2

I agree with the other posters quickesst Jan 2018 #3

Son has a code scanner. redwitch Jan 2018 #4

Ok, do you have the V6 then? Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #5

No idea! I will have to go out to car to look. redwitch Jan 2018 #6

Yes, take a look Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #7

Thanks for your input, much appreciated! redwitch Jan 2018 #8

You're very welcome Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #9

Hey whatd ya know, were neighbors! redwitch Jan 2018 #10

And thanks for the offer. redwitch Jan 2018 #11

Okay, so how many miles do I have to drive with the check engine light off... redwitch Jan 2018 #12

There isn't a fixed number of miles, Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #13

Thank you! redwitch Jan 2018 #14

That's great news! You're welcome! Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #15

That sounds good to me. redwitch Jan 2018 #16