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DTC P0421:00: Notes

DTC P0421:00 Warm up catalyst system efficiency below threshold
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM compares the number of A/F sensor and HO2S inversions for a predetermined time. The PCM monitors the HO2S inversion counts when the following conditions are met: The PCM detects inversion ratio. If the inversion ratio is below threshold, the PCM determine that catalyst system has deteriorated.
    • The A/F sensor inversion counts is as prescribed when the following monitoring conditions are met:
    • The accumulated occurrence time of the following monitoring conditions has exceeded the prescribed time limit:

      MONITORING CONDITIONS 

    • Catalyst converter temperature: more than 400 °C {752 °F} 
    • Engine speed: 1,300-3,000 rpm  (MTX), 1,200-3,000 rpm  (ATX)
    • LOAD: 16-48 %  (engine speed: 2,000 rpm  )

    Diagnostic support note 

  • This is an intermittent monitor (catalyst).
  • The MIL illuminates if PCM detects above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Exhaust system leakage
  • A/F sensor loose
  • HO2S loose
  • TWC deterioration or malfunction
  • PCM malfunction