Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0421 Hyundai
Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0421 Hyundai definition:
Basically this means that the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter on bank 1 is detecting that the converter is not working as efficiently as it should be (according to specs). It is part of the vehicle emissions system.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0421 Hyundai
You will likely not notice any drivability problems, although there may be symptoms. The code may be more likely to occur after the engine has had numerous cold starts in the past 1-2 days.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0421 Hyundai
A code P0421 Hyundai may mean that one or more of the following has happened: The catalytic converter is no longer functioning properly An oxygen sensor is not reading (functioning) properly A sparkplug is fouled up
Possible Solutions
Measure the voltage at the oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (the rear sensor, or the sensor after the converter). In fact, it would be a good idea to test each oxygen O2 sensor while you’re at it. One thing to note is that many vehicle manufacturers offer a longer warranty on emissions-related parts. So if you have a newer car but it’s out of it’s bumper-to-bumper warranty, there still may be warranty on this type of problem. Many manufacturers give a five year, unlimited mileage warranty on these items. It’s worth checking into.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Hyundai:
2013 Hyundai i30,2013 Hyundai i20,2013 Hyundai Santa Fe,2013 Hyundai Langdong,2013 Hyundai HB20X,2013 Hyundai HB20S,2013 Hyundai HB20,2012 Hyundai i40,2011 Hyundai ix35,2011 Hyundai ix20,2011 Hyundai i10,2011 Hyundai Verna,2011 Hyundai Sonata,2011 Hyundai Azera,2011 Hyundai Avante,2010 Hyundai Accent,2009 Hyundai ix55,2009 Hyundai i20,2009 Hyundai Sonata,2008 Hyundai i800,2008 Hyundai i30,2008 Hyundai i10,2007 Hyundai Veracruz,2007 Hyundai Elantra,2007 Hyundai Coupe,2006 Hyundai Getz,2005 Hyundai Tucson,2005 Hyundai Trajet,2005 Hyundai Terracan,2005 Hyundai Sonata,2005 Hyundai Santa Fe,2005 Hyundai Portico Concept,2005 Hyundai Matrix,2005 Hyundai HED 1 Concept,2005 Hyundai Grandeur,2005 Hyundai Getz,2005 Hyundai Coupe,2004 Hyundai HCD8 Concept,2004 Hyundai Elantra,2004 Hyundai E-Cubed Concept,2004 Hyundai Atos Prime,2004 Hyundai Accent,2003 Hyundai CCS Concept,2002 Hyundai HCD 7 Concept,2001 Hyundai HCD 6 Concept
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