P0430

DTC P0430: Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

NOTE:
- If some of the DTCs listed below are stored at the same time as DTC P0420 and/or P0430*, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0420 and/or P0430*.
P0137, P0138, P0157, P0158; Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
P0141, P0161: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater
- Poor quality fuel can cause these DTCs.
- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to the front bank (Bank 2).

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
4. Test-drive under these conditions:

- Engine coolant temperature more than 158 °F (70 °C)
- A/T in D position (M/T in 5th gear)
- Vehicle speed between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) with cruise control set
- Drive about 2 minutes, decelerate for at least 4 seconds with the throttle completely closed, then maintain 55 mph (88 km/h) for 20 minutes with cruise control set

5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 and/or P0430* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate EXECUTING?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Go to step 4 and recheck.

6. Continue test driving until a result comes on.
7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 and/or P0430* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 4 and recheck.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Replace the TWC.
10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
11. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
12. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
13. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
14. Test-drive for about 10 minutes, continually changing the vehicle speed.
15. Check the CAT MONITOR CONDITION in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is the temperature OK?

YES - Go to step 16.

NO - Go to step 13 and recheck.

16. Test-drive under these conditions:

- Engine coolant temperature more than 158 °F (70 °C)
- A/T in D position (M/T in 5th gear)
- Vehicle speed between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) with cruise control set
- Drive about 2 minutes, decelerate for at least 4 seconds with the throttle completely closed, then maintain 55 mph (88 km/h) for 20 minutes with cruise control set.

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 and/or P0430* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate EXECUTING?

YES - Go to step 18.

NO - Go to step 16 and recheck.

18. Continue test driving until a result comes on.
19. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Go to step 20.

20. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 and/or P0430* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check the fuel quality. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 13 and recheck.