catalytic converter

2006 HUMMER H3
120,000 MILES
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CHUYARM
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i have a 2006 hummer h3 with about 139000 miles it hasnt been giving me any problems for months but check engine light wont turn off after i reset it, i was told by dealer that i need catalytic converter replaced ive replaced yhe sensor on manifold cat, the one that you reach from the top through engine there is total of three, one more below on manifold cat and one after other cat under car between cat and muffler, they gave me same scan code autozone gave me (p0420 low effic bank 1) should i replace other sensor or rplace bottom cata conv
Aug 20, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this link:http://www.obd-codes.com/p0420
Aug 20, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Depends what bank and sensor involved-Could be the oxygen sensor or the catalytic converter, sparkplug wire or valve that's causing the unburned fuel or overly rich air/fuel mixture, etc-
Aug 21, 2011 at 1:33 AM
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