2003 Toyota Corolla diagonstic trouble code P0420

Tiny
BRIAN1994
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  • 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA
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2003 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 88400 miles

I had a diagnostic test done at Autozone because my check engine light is on. The trouble code was P0420 or catalyst system below threshold (bank 1). Should I have the catalytic converter or the oxygen sensors replaced?
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 4:56 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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If the converter "bed" is broken up, you should hear rattling noise, try rapping on the converter to see if anything is rattling insde it. If so you will need to change the converter, muffler and connecting pipes.50,000 is the recommended 02 sesnsor lifespan, so change it anyway! If the cat melted, you will need to pressure test the exhaust, remove the 02 sensor before the cat, screw in the pressure gauge, take reading, if over 1/12 to 2 psi, replace cat!
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 5:36 PM

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