Subaru OBD2 Code of PO420

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RaP - 20 May 2008 01:57 GMT

My check engine light went on, but has since gone off. The cose read
"PO420" which is "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold". Other
than changing the catalytic converter, any suggestion as to remedy
this? I have an 04 Outback Sedan Ltd. with 61,000 miles. Thanks.

R....

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Dano58 - 20 May 2008 14:33 GMT

> My check engine light went on, but has since gone off. The cose read
> "PO420" which is "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold". Other
> than changing the catalytic converter, any suggestion as to remedy
> this? I have an 04 Outback Sedan Ltd. with 61,000 miles. Thanks.
>
> R....

If you Google 'Subaru P0420' you'll find lots of info on the subject.
If it's intermittant, it could be nothing or maybe one of the O2
sensors. If the cat needs to be replaced, which seems unlikely at 61k
miles, it should be covered under the emissions warranty.

Dan D
'99 Impreza 2.5 RS (son's)
Central NJ USA

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John - 21 May 2008 01:26 GMT

>> My check engine light went on, but has since gone off. The cose read
>> "PO420" which is "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold". Other
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> sensors. If the cat needs to be replaced, which seems unlikely at 61k
> miles, it should be covered under the emissions warranty.

Don is right about the 02 sensor but keep an eye on the code, the warranty
for the cat expires at 80K, after that it is big bucks that you'll have to
pay. In a way I'm hoping for you that it is the cat, I'd much rather
replace the $60 02 sensor at 100k rather than the $600-800 cat

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John

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