[Xaver610]

Can somebody help me out with this P 420 code that popped up Is it the O2 sensors? I have a 04 focus se

 

[Paul1958]

Can somebody help me out with this P 420 code that popped up Is it the O2 sensors? I have a 04 focus se

Which engine and how many miles? Original cat? Is the upstream O2 cycling and is the downstream O2 steady?

Paul

 

[hEaT]

Can somebody help me out with this P 420 code that popped up Is it the O2 sensors? I have a 04 focus se

Replace the rear o2 sensor if its never been done. If it's not that, and your car has high miles, it's probably the cat on its way out.

 

[amc49]

If the car is driven a good while missing that will kill the cat. A severe miss can ruin a new one in 20 minutes if not corrected.

If you ever smelled the rotten egg smell, that is the cat going overboard burning too much fuel to ruin.

 

[saintsfins]

It could be one or both O2 sensors, or the cat. Start by testing the sensors, or replacing them if you just want to throw parts at the problem.

 

[amc49]

The norm is to start with O2 after the cat.

The info I put up first was to stimulate thinking with owner, if he has knowledge of any of that then changing other parts like O2 simply wastes money. Ignoring things often has a hefty cost to it. But they always seem to want it the hard way.