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Nissan Altima
Report: Check Engine Light Due to Failure of Catalytic Converter Closest to Cylinder Head
Nissan Altima Problem
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Exhaust & Emissions Affected: 2.5L 4 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 104,810 mi (13,000 mi - 185,000 mi)
The catalytic converter closest to the cylinder head can fail causing illumination of the Check Engine Light. Prompt repair of this problem is recommended because the catalyst material can be sucked into the engine and cause internal damage.
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Report #1chrischatterton, 2002 Nissan Altima, 73,000 mi
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Report #2Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 97,485 mi
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Report #3mcdfamily, 2005 Nissan Altima, 95,312 mi
RookieCheck engine light came on and the dealership said it needs a new catalytic converter and since it took them 5 months to diagnose the problem they now believe the particals were sucked into the engine and that needs to be replaced.
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Report #4Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 123,500 mi
Service Engine Soon light came on. Took to AutoZone for diagnostic. P0420 error. Currently seeking estimates for repair.
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Report #6Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 125,000 mi
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Report #7Visitor, 2010 Nissan Altima, 13,000 mi
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Report #8Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima
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Report #9Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima, 65,000 mi
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Report #11Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima, 166,000 mi
Check Engine light is ON, Troubleshooting code P0420, Definition: Catalyst system efficiency below threshold- bank 1 probable cause:
Large vacuum leak.
Fuel System Fault.
Ignition System fault.
Failed Bank 1 Catalytic converter.Need advice of what should I fix first? thanks
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Report #12Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 185,000 mi