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P0420 reports that the catalyst monitor measured efficiency below its calibrated threshold. Exhaust leaks, sensor behavior, misfires, and mixture problems can affect the evidence the monitor sees.
Check for other codes and resolve engine-running problems first. A converter should be condemned only after the related tests support that conclusion.
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