Code P0421?

2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
110,000 MILES
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I'm getting that code, but I do know that the bank 2 sensor 2 is bad. I have changed it 2 times and it still shows that it's not working by my ODB11 reader. Could it be that I got 2 bad 02 sensors in a row? Or is my harness connection bad?
Sep 12, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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Which engine do you have, are you sure you have the right sensor? With the four cylinder there is no question but the v6 has two secondary sensors. I don't think it is the sensor if you have changed it twice and it is not a circuit failure code, so I don't think it is a connection problem. Here are the main reasons for the code:

Faulty Catalytic Converter: The most common cause of a P0421 code is a failing catalytic converter.


Can I ask if you have an exhaust leak? This will cause the problem, if there are no exhaust leaks, I would replace the catalytic converter. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

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Sep 13, 2023 at 12:08 PM
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I just saw this to reply, but thank you so much for your response, I love this site. I do have V6, but I was wondering how to check for an exhaust leak it just seems strange. That the Bank 2 Sensor 2 in the live graph is flat No movement. That's why I was thinking it was a connection. Any more ideas? Thank you
Sep 15, 2023 at 12:53 AM
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Does the bank 1 sensor 2 lay flat as well? Here is a guide to help with the wiring testing and the engine wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works and which wires to test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Sep 15, 2023 at 11:17 AM
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Thank you much for the diagram but I can't understand. Not all the Sensors are good except Bank2 Sensor2. I'm bumming it's the Converter. But thank you for all your info.
Sep 16, 2023 at 7:35 PM
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You are welcome. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
Sep 18, 2023 at 10:57 AM