I have the car listed above and check engine light came on. checked with the scanner and and code p0420 show.
May 24, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Code P0420
2005 NISSAN MAXIMA
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Hello, I'm Danny.
That code is for your bank 1 catalytic converter being deficient or performing below threshold. Here are a few tutorials for you to view about function, testing, and replacement of catalytic converters:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement
I've attached picture diagnostic steps below for your car for you to test before just replacing. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
That code is for your bank 1 catalytic converter being deficient or performing below threshold. Here are a few tutorials for you to view about function, testing, and replacement of catalytic converters:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement
I've attached picture diagnostic steps below for your car for you to test before just replacing. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Dec 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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