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    Had check engine light come on in my 04 gtp, so hooked it up to code scanner and got a p0420. Saying i have low levels. Think i might just need a new 02 sensor, but looking for a bit of insight to help.
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    Please search on the code to learn about it. This is one that is covered quite frequently.

    The basics are you probably need a catalytic.
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    P0420 is low catalyist efficiency no?

    Any exhaust mods?

    Stock converter?

    HFC?
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    Every time i search the code its people asking same question and nobody giving .answers
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    Everything on the car is stock. And yes low efficiency level
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    Probably a crap cat.

    Just gut it.
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    Do you notice any loss of power? I had to gut my cat a few weeks ago. Power is back to normal.

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    Car is kinda hesitant when i first start it and try to drive away.
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    Get rid of that cat.

    Try again.
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