Volvo AWD V70-XC70 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 2/2017 V70-XC70 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

need help,obd-2 code ( po422) V70-XC70 2000

I have a 2000 v-70 with 100.000 miles showing a code PO-422 ( main catalist efficiency below threshold,bank#1),the counter guy at the local parts store said that the catalytic converter might be going out and triggering the code,he cleared the code and suggested adding fuel system cleaner to the tank,I added Lucas injector cleaner and drove 300 miles over the next 7 days w/o a warning signal.yesterday the check engine light has come on a couple of times while driving but never stayed on.I will have it checked to see if the same code PO-422 is back,my question is this.Is the parts guy with the scanner on the rite track?is it poss to clean out a cat?and what else would cause that code? the car starts and runs fine as it always has,even when the light stayed on,idles smooth,no smoke, any feedback would be appreciated.thanks








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    need help,obd-2 code ( po422) V70-XC70 2000

    That message says that the forward O2 sensor and the rear O2 sensor are not working correctly. Unless you go to Mexico a lot and get leaded gasoline, I would not suspect the CAT. Usually, there is a leak in the vacuum system and most likely one of the elbows - either under the battery tray or behind the alternator. If you have a NA engine, check the hose from the air cleaner to the throttle body for small air leaks.
    A technician can tell you if the O2 sensors are working properly. YOU need to look for vacuum leaks.

    Klaus
    --
    1975 164 w/173,500mi 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/128,000mi








    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

      need help,obd-2 code ( po422) V70-XC70 2000

      thank you Klaus







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.