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Possible Causes

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This DTC uses two-trip detection logic. DTC is set when both oxygen sensors have nearly the same waveform pattern after engine and catalytic converter are at normal operating temperature and vehicle is driven at 55 MPH for at least 5 minutes. Possible causes are: