Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0421 Lexus
Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0421 Lexus 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 Lexus
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 Lexus
A code P0421 Lexus 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 Lexus:
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport,2013 Lexus RX 450h,2013 Lexus RX 350 F Sport,2013 Lexus RX 350,2013 Lexus LX 570,2013 Lexus LS EU-Version,2013 Lexus LS 600h L,2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport,2013 Lexus LS 460,2013 Lexus LF-NX Concept,2013 Lexus GS 450h F Sport,2013 Lexus GS 450h,2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport,2013 Lexus GS 350,2013 Lexus GS 250,2013 Lexus ES 300h,2013 Lexus ES350,2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept,2012 Lexus LF-CC Concept,2011 Lexus LFA,2011 Lexus LF-Gh Concept,2011 Lexus IS 350 F Sport,2011 Lexus IS 350,2011 Lexus CT 200h,2010 Lexus SC 430,2010 Lexus RX 450h,2010 Lexus RX 350,2010 Lexus LS 600h,2010 Lexus LS 460 Sport,2010 Lexus LS 460 L,2010 Lexus IS250C,2010 Lexus HS 250h,2010 Lexus GX 460,2010 Lexus GS 460,2010 Lexus GS 450h,2010 Lexus GS 350,2010 Lexus ES 350,2009 Lexus SC430,2009 Lexus LS,2009 Lexus LS460,2009 Lexus LF-Ch,2009 Lexus IS 350,2009 Lexus GX 470,2009 Lexus GS 460,2009 Lexus GS 450h,2009 Lexus GS 350,2008 Lexus LX 570,2008 Lexus LS 600h L,2007 Lexus LS,2007 Lexus LF,2006 Lexus SC,2006 Lexus IS350,2006 Lexus GS,2005 Lexus RX400h,2005 Lexus LFA Concept,2005 Lexus ES330,2004 Lexus RX330,2004 Lexus LS430
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