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P0420 · Manufacturer communications

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BPaS11052018904

ACURA

Reported code forms P0420

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below…

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18NA331

BUICK, CHEVROLET

Reported code forms P0420

This bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct a condition of MIL On, DTC P0420 Set.

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BPaS10172018906

ACURA

Reported code forms P0420

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below…

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TSB 18-2297

FORD

Reported code forms P0420

Some 2016-2018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0420 and/or P0430. Follow the Service Procedure…

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Customer Letter

HONDA

Reported code forms P0420

Customer letter - In some cases, the electronic control module (ECM) misinterprets sensor inputs as a warm-up three-way catalytic converter (TWC) deterioration and turns the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with…

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Customer Letter

HONDA

Reported code forms P0420

Customer letter - In some cases, the electronic control module (ECM) misinterprets sensor inputs as a warm-up three-way catalytic converter (TWC) deterioration and turns the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with…

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SSM73866

LAND ROVER

Reported code forms P0420-00

Issue: A Technician will find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) relevant to catalyst system efficiency, P0420-00 stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) could also…

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SSM73866

LAND ROVER

Reported code forms P0420-00

Issue: A Technician will find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) relevant to catalyst system efficiency, P0420-00 stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) could also…

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AHPa06212018901

HONDA

Reported code forms P0420

Dealer message - Today, June 21, 2018, American Honda is announcing a Warranty Extension for 2006-07 Accord Hybrid vehicles to address the MIL illuminating with DTC P0420 or P0430. Basic Problem - The ECM may…

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A18-023

HONDA

Reported code forms P0420

Service bulletin - In some cases, the ECM misinterprets sensor inputs as a warm-up three-way catalytic converter (TWC) deterioration and turns the MIL on with DTC P0420 or DTC P0430 (catalyst system efficiency below…

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A18-022

HONDA

Reported code forms P0420

Service bulletin - In some cases, the ECM misinterprets sensor inputs as a warm-up three-way catalytic converter (TWC) deterioration and turns the MIL on with DTC P0420 or DTC P0430 (catalyst system efficiency below…

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K04342327

VOLVO

Reported code forms P0420

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 (GHG17) Emissions (Common Rail Fuel System) - Commonly Model Years 2018 And 2019

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K55905221

MACK

Reported code forms P0420

Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 (GHG17) Emissions (Common Rail Fuel System) - Commonly Model Years 2018 And 2019

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NTB18-037

NISSAN

Reported code forms P0420

2016 TITAN XD; MIL ON WITH DTC P0420 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ?ON? with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshhold Bank 1), AND There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. Save Computer Data with CONSULT-III…

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K04342327

VOLVO

Reported code forms P0420

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 (GHG17) Emissions (Common Rail Fuel System) - Commonly Model Years 2018 And 2019

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K55905221

MACK

Reported code forms P0420

Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 (GHG17) Emissions (Common Rail Fuel System) - Commonly Model Years 2018 And 2019

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A18-027

HONDA

Reported code forms P0420

Service bulletin - The MIL is on and DTC P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set. Faulty fuel injectors in one or more cylinders may be affecting combustion and causing a false DTC P0420.

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K04342327

MACK

Reported code forms P0420

Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY

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K04342327

VOLVO

Reported code forms P0420

Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - US17 (GHG17, Common Rail Fuel System) Chassis ONLY

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17-NA-321

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET

Reported code forms P0420

Exhaust Smell and/or Leak with Possible Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated Condition Some customers may comment on an exhaust smell and/or leak with possible malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. During diagnosis,…

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