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DTC P0420 THREE WAY CATALYST FUNCTION - DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd) / Diagnostic Procedure

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CG10, CGA3

DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)

DTC Confirmation with GST (Cont'd)

  1. 3
    Select "MODE1".
  2. 4
    Restart engine and let it idle for at least 5 minutes.
  3. 5
    Drive vehicle in the following conditions at least 1 minute.
  4. 6
    Repeat above procedure from step 2) through 4, then select "MODE7" with GST.
  5. 7
    If the DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE", EC-7190. If DTC is not detected, go to next step.
  6. 8
    Select "MODE1".
  7. 9
    Verify that "CATALYST" is "CMPLT". If not "CMPLT", retry from the step 2).

Drive Conditions

ENG SPEED
ValueM/T: 1.0L 2,200 - 3,500 rpm; 1.3L 1,900 - 3,100 rpm; CVT: 1.0L 1,800 - 2,900 rpm; 1.3L 1,600 - 2,500 rpm
VEHICLE SPEED
Value70km/h - 100km/h
GEAR POSITION
ValueM/T: 5th; CVT: "D" position

Diagnostic Procedure

Diagnostic Procedure - Steps 1 to 3

1
1. CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM: Visually check exhaust tubes and muffler for dent.
2
OK or NG
NG
Repair or replace.
OK (GO TO 2)
3
2. CHECK EXHAUST AIR LEAK: 1. Start engine and run it at idle. 2. Listen for an exhaust air leak before the three way catalyst.
4
OK or NG
NG
same as step 2
OK (GO TO 3)
5
3. CHECK INTAKE AIR LEAK: Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.
6
OK or NG
NG
Repair or replace.

See also

EC-7190

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