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Hi there,

P0421 = Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

This means the HO2 (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.

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