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on vacation check engine light on, code P0422??? 850 1997

Hi all,
Got this code while driving in the hills of PA. According to my scan tool book this code means Main catalyst efficiency below threshold bank 1. What does this mean? Am I doomed to failure soon? I have a very basic scan tool, but the codes are universal? Please help.
Thanks.
Chuck Jaxel.
Car is a 1997 850 na with around 190k on it.
Replaced entire exhaust system less than 6 months ago.








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    on vacation check engine light on, code P0422??? 850 1997

    Unless you get a V6-V8, all codes will refer to "bank 1". The poor performance of the cat is probably related to an air leak around the intake manifold. Check the vacuum elbows, the vacuum tree, the lines to the air cleaner, etc.

    Otherwise, the dealer will start replacing O2 sensors because they cost a lot.

    Your car will run just fine, just your gas mileage might suffer and your spark plugs are getting fouled. Check those, while you are at it :)

    Klaus
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    The more I learn, the more I forget. So why learn?








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    on vacation check engine light on, code P0422??? 850 1997

    Your code description is correct, not sure what it actually means. There is an additional O2 sensor aft of the cat which measures how well the cat is working. Could it be one of the O2 sensors going flakey?
    The car will not stop because of that problem.
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    David Hunter








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      on vacation check engine light on, code P0422??? 850 1997

      Chuck don't worry about the "check engine" and enjoy your trip. Your problem is emission related and would not affect the performance of your car.Deal with the check engine when you renew your registration and go for a smog check....in the meantime again enjoy your trip.


      Mike







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