I have a 99 jetta and I have a P0117 and P0422 code. If the temp sensor is bad would that cause the mixture to be incorrect and throw the other code about the catalyst below threshold?
P0422 - Catalyst below threshold.
Catalytic converter is clogged or out of medium.
Replace it.
ACTUAL DIAGNOSTIC:
Fault Code Definition
Code P0422 indicates that the Bank 1 Main Catalytic Converter's
emissions efficiency has fallen below the minimum allowable limit. This
threshold is tracked by a Catalyst Monitoring Oxygen Sensor located on
or near the outlet of the Catalytic Converter.
Symptoms
* Check Engine Light will illuminate
* In many cases, no abnormal symptoms may be noticed
Common Problems That Trigger the P0422 Code
* Defective Catalytic Converter
* Engine misfires have damaged the Catalytic Converter
* Internal engine damage resulting in high oil consumption and/or a leaking Head gasket has damaged the Catalytic Converter
Common Misdiagnoses
* Oxygen Sensors are replaced when the real problem is a damaged Catalyst
* Catalyst is replaced when the real problem is internal engine damage, which is producing elevated emissions levels
* Catalyst is replaced when a misfiring engine is the real problem
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Not really if your car was overheating than it would be a temp sensor or water pump did you get it checked to see if you have a bad o2 sensor bad o2 sensor messes up catalyc converter if not changed.
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