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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 09:00 AM
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Default engine code P0420 same as code 25?

I have a 1996 SC400. The check engine light and the trac off light came on. I had the code checked and it read P0420.
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshhold Bank 1
I had done a few searches and I believe this is the oxygen (o2) sensor but I am not sure. All I could find has really for the pre OBDII models. Has anyone had this problem? Was it fixed by replacing the O2 sensor, or am I going to have to get new cats?
Also, which bank is 1, driver sdie or passenger side?

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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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I now have the same exact problem, and I'm wondering if This Bank one is on the Drivers, or Passenger side? Is it a bad sensor or bad Cat?
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Check the down stream 02 sensor voltage. If it is switching like the upstream 02 then you will need a new cat.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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I believe bank 1 is Drivers side. On my stang that threw the same code though it said bank 0 was 0420 and it was passenger side.
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