2004-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Catalytic Converter System - TSX
Component Location Index
Fig. 1: Identifying Catalytic Converter System Component Location
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold ('04 model)
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR) above 158°F (70°C)
- A/T in D position (M/T in 5th gear)
- Vehicle speed between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) with cruise control set
- Drive about 2 minutes, decelerate for at least 4 seconds with the throttle completely closed, then maintain 55 mph (88 km/h) for 20 minutes with cruise control set
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate EXECUTING?
YES
- Go to step 6.
NO
- If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 4 and recheck. If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 8.
- Continue test driving until a result comes on.
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate FAILED?
YES
- Go to step 8.
NO
- If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 4 and recheck.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Replace the TWC (see
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT
).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see
ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE
).
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive for about 10 minutes, varying the vehicle speed.
- Check the CATA MONITOR CONDITION in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is the temperature OK?
YES
- Go to step 16.
NO
- Go to step 13 and recheck.
- Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR) above 158°F (70°)
- A/T in D position (M/T in 5th gear)
- Vehicle speed between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 55 mph (88 km/h) with cruise control set
- Drive about 2 minutes, decelerate for at least 4 seconds with the throttle completely closed, then maintain 55 mph (88 km/h) for 20 minutes with cruise control set
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen Indicate EXECUTING?
YES
- Go to step 18.
NO
- Go to step 16 and recheck.
- Continue test driving until a result comes on.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES
- Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.
NO
- Go to step 20.
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES
- Troubleshooting is complete.
NO
- If the screen indicates FAILED, check the fuel quality. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 13.
DTC P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold ('05-08 models)
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR) ('05 model), ECT SENSOR 1 ('06-08 models) above 158°F (70°C)
- A/T in D position (M/T in 5th gear)
- Vehicle speed between 45-75 mph (72 - 120 km/h) for 5 minutes or more with cruise control set
- Maintain the vehicle speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) for 5 minutes or more with cruise control set
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate EXECUTING?
YES
- Go to step 6.
NO
- If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 4 and recheck. If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 8.
- Continue test driving until a result comes on.
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen Indicate FAILED?
YES
- Go to step 8.
NO
- If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 4 and recheck.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Replace the TWC (see
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT
).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see
ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE
).
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
- Test-drive for about 10 minutes, varying the vehicle speed.
- Check the CATA MONITOR CONDITION in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is the temperature OK?
YES
- Go to step 16.
NO
- Go to step 13 and recheck.
- Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR) ('05 model), ECT SENSOR 1 ('06-08 models) above 158°F (70°C)
- A/T in D position (M/T in 5th gear)
- Vehicle speed at 45-75 mph (72-120 km/h) for 5 minutes or more with cruise control set
- Maintain the vehicle speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) for 5 minutes or more with cruise control set
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate EXECUTING?
YES
- Go to step 18.
NO
- Go to step 16 and recheck.
- Continue test driving until a result comes on.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES
- Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.
NO
- Go to step 20.
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0420 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES
- Troubleshooting is complete.
NO
- If the screen indicates FAILED, check the fuel quality. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 13.