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PartRank — DTC Lookup
DTC
P0420
Code P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
1
Catalytic Converter Bank 1, primary converter failure
73%
2
O2 Sensor — Post Cat Bank 1 Sensor 2, degraded reading
18%
3
O2 Sensor — Pre Cat Bank 1 Sensor 1, false lean reading
7%
4
Exhaust Leak Upstream of converter, false air
2%
73% of P0420 diagnoses are the catalytic converter
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What you get

Not a list of possibilities.
A ranked diagnosis.

Probability-ranked parts

Every DTC returns a weighted list of likely causes, sorted by real-world repair frequency and vehicle-specific data. Top result first — no more guessing which of ten possibilities it is.

Real-time vendor pricing

Every listed part links to live pricing from AutoZone, O'Reilly, RockAuto, Amazon, and distributors worldwide. See availability in your region. Order in one click.

All vehicle types

OBD-II passenger vehicles, medium-duty trucks, Class 4-8 commercial trucks, and heavy equipment. One interface, every system in your shop.

Confidence percentage, not a guess

Each ranked part shows a percentage derived from millions of real repair records — not guesswork. When a tech walks into a job, they know what to check first.

Every scan tool tells you
what the code means.
None tells you what
to fix first.

A P0420 means the catalytic efficiency dropped. Great. But is it the converter, the O2 sensors, an exhaust leak, or a wiring issue? Every tool gives you the same list of five possibilities and leaves you to figure out which one.

PartRank uses repair record data from hundreds of thousands of jobs to rank those possibilities by likelihood. P0420 on a 2012 Honda? 73% it's the converter. P0420 on a 2018 Ram? The O2 sensors lead at 41%.

This is what a smarter diagnostic tool looks like
P0420 — Catalytic Converter Efficiency Passenger vehicles, 2000–2025
Standard tool
Catalytic converter failure
O2 sensor malfunction (bank 1 sensor 1)
O2 sensor malfunction (bank 1 sensor 2)
Exhaust leak before converter
Fuel system too rich or lean
PartRank
73% Catalytic converter
18% O2 sensor, post-cat
7% O2 sensor, pre-cat
2% Exhaust leak
<1% Fuel system

One lookup. Every
system on the lot.

Passenger vehicles
OBD-II, all makes 1996–present
Medium & light duty trucks
Class 1–3, all makes
Heavy commercial trucks
Class 4–8, J1939 protocol
Heavy equipment
Off-road, agriculture, construction

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What does P0420 mean on a check engine light?

P0420 means the catalytic converter's efficiency has dropped below the EPA threshold. The most common cause is a failing catalytic converter — but not always. PartRank shows the exact probability breakdown for your vehicle: 73% catalytic converter, 18% post-cat O2 sensor, 7% pre-cat O2 sensor, 2% exhaust leak, less than 1% fuel system issues. Know what to check first.

How do you rank diagnostic causes?

We analyze millions of real-world repair records from shops worldwide. Every DTC gets a probability-weighted ranking specific to your vehicle year, make, and model. P0420 on a 2012 Honda? 73% converter. P0420 on a 2018 Ram? O2 sensors lead at 41%. Not a generic list — your vehicle's actual likelihood.

Does PartRank cover all vehicle types?

Yes. OBD-II passenger vehicles (1996–present, all makes), medium-duty trucks (Class 1-3), heavy commercial trucks (Class 4-8, J1939 protocol), and heavy equipment (off-road, agricultural, construction machinery). One interface, every system in your shop.

Can I see parts pricing and availability?

Every ranked part links to live pricing from AutoZone, O'Reilly, RockAuto, Amazon, and 50+ global distributors. See availability in your region and order in one click from the diagnostic result. No more calling around for parts.

Is there a free trial?

All plans include a 3-day free trial. Start diagnosing immediately. Cancel before the trial ends and you won't be charged.

How many DTC codes are covered?

PartRank indexes 5,400+ OBD-II codes across all vehicle systems — powertrain, chassis, body, and network. Coverage spans emission-related codes (P04xx), engine codes (P03xx), transmission, ABS, SRS, and more.

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