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DTC Detection Logic

The ECM monitors the switching frequency ratio of air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2.

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A three way catalyst (manifold) with high oxygen storage capacity will indicate a low switching frequency of heated oxygen sensor 2. As oxygen storage capacity decreases, the heated oxygen sensor 2 switching frequency will increase.

When the frequency ratio of air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2 approaches a specified limit value, the three way catalyst (manifold) malfunction is diagnosed.

P0420 THREE WAY CATALYST FUNCTION - DTC DESCRIPTION

DTC M.U.T.-III SE screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detection condition
P0420 00 TW CATALYST SYS-B1
(Catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1)
Diagnosis condition -
Signal (terminal) -
Threshold
  • Three way catalyst (manifold) does not operate properly
  • Three way catalyst (manifold) does not have enough oxygen storage capacity
Diagnosis delay time -