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    Question what parameters need to be met to run idle catalyst effiency test?

    Im still trying to find a way to work around my P0420 problem.

    I reworked the exhaust after some input from some other members (put the resonator where the cat. used to be and put a spacer in to pull the O2 sensor a little out of the flow) but that still didnt work.

    im wondering what parameters need to be met for the ECM to run the test. im thinking maybe i can work around it, possbly set things up so one of the requirements is never met, possibly increase idle rpm?

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    When you find out please let me know, I got around the P0442 EVAP Small leak (accidently nicked the EVAP canister and had to reseal it) with some tuning changes.
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    I put a spacer in the rear o2 and havent had a code since...no cat
    2003 TB EXT I-6 210,000 miles... Volant CAI.. NO CAT with magnaflow ..efans ...pcmforless tune and hotchkiss swaybar and air bags in back springs...new alt, pwr steering pump and water pump at 200,000 shooting for 300K or more

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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtTB View Post
    I put a spacer in the rear o2 and havent had a code since...no cat
    when i welded in the new O2 bung i spaced it an additional 1/2" out of the exhaust flow(and also downstream of the resonator) & im still having the P0420 code come up. but it only sets from the "Idle Catatlyst Efficiency Test"

    regardless, with EFI i shouldnt need to do ANY physical changes. somebody is slacking on the coding & the switching for the MIL/DTC isnt doing what its supposed to.....

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    We have the same problem with the 410 code. Deleting it does absolutely nothing, still sets an engine light.

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    i ended up cheating and buying a set of those 18mm spacers and no more P0420 code. i havent touched this vehicle in over a year (tuning-wise) and it seems to be running fine and gets about 600-700km to a tank of fuel.

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