Code p0420

2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER
124,600 MILES
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WROJAS0919
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Need help please. Don't know if it's the downstream sensor ar catalystic. Thanks
Mar 4, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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I looked up the code in our online guide. Attached are the notes from said code. Let me know if you need more information. One of the sensors probably needs replacement.
Mar 4, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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I've seen this code a lot and there are just 2 things that i've ever seen set it

Bad converter 95%
Exhaust leak ahead of the converter 5%
Mar 4, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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WROJAS0919
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Thanks for the reply!
How would I be able to tell if its a leak?
Mar 4, 2016 at 3:35 PM
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You put it up on a lift with the engine running and carefully feel all around until you feel the air puffing.
Mar 4, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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WROJAS0919
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its not a leak, the car has two catalystics how can i tell witch one it is? and it only has two sensor :/.
Jul 29, 2016 at 3:45 PM
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P0420 applies to bank one if you have a V6. That is the only bank if you have a 4 cylinder. It will be the converter just ahead of the downstream sensor. The sensor could be right in the converter itself.
Jul 29, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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WROJAS0919
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thansk for your answer, so then i shouldnt think its the converter attached to the manifold ?
Jul 29, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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The one between the 2 sensors is the one being monitored.
Jul 29, 2016 at 6:21 PM