5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

ODBII Error - 0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:02 PM
  #1  
oscarthemooch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1
ODBII Error - 0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

Does anyone know what this error refers to? Is it the O2 sensor or does the catalytic converter need to be replaced?
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:11 PM
  #2  
sloppymax's Avatar
IMBOUTTOBUSTSOMEGHOSTS
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,695
From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by oscarthemooch
Does anyone know what this error refers to? Is it the O2 sensor or does the catalytic converter need to be replaced?
it pertains to a tsb released from nissan. the newly updated tsb calls for a ecu flash which is covered under 8yr/80k federal emissions warranty. the flash has solved the problem for most but other have had to replace their cats in the event it did not solve it.
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 03:25 PM
  #3  
nm's Avatar
nm
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 183
Originally Posted by sloppymax
it pertains to a tsb released from nissan. the newly updated tsb calls for a ecu flash which is covered under 8yr/80k federal emissions warranty. the flash has solved the problem for most but other have had to replace their cats in the event it did not solve it.
Does this TBS apply to 2000-2001 or 2002-2003 maximas?
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:14 PM
  #4  
sloppymax's Avatar
IMBOUTTOBUSTSOMEGHOSTS
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,695
From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by nm
Does this TBS apply to 2000-2001 or 2002-2003 maximas?
it includes 2k cali specs and all 2k1 which are cali spec. if you dont know which you are, pop the hood and count the number of o2 sensors. if you have 4 then you are cali spec.
Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:15 PM
  #5  
BlackBIRDVQ's Avatar
drag racing is for wussies
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,022
If U installed headers and have no cats at all U MIGHT get this code. This code basically means the Cat is not working. Resistor mod will cure that
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jmlee44
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
8
Oct 2, 2022 02:13 PM
hayne
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
2
Oct 5, 2015 11:53 AM
MichMaxFan
General Maxima Discussion
10
Sep 30, 2015 09:18 AM
Socalstillen
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
1
Sep 26, 2015 12:01 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:48 AM.