Catalytic converter fault codes

4 documented codes across 38 real diagnostics.

Catalyst efficiency below threshold. P0420 is the second most common code overall and is very often a lambda sensor rather than a dead catalyst.

Ranked by how often we actually see them

  • P0420, Catalyst system efficiency below threshold, bank 1
  • P042F, not individually documented
  • P0426, Catalyst temperature sensor circuit range/performance, bank 1
  • P0430, Catalyst system efficiency below threshold, bank 2