Tech Tips
Technical Bulletin 1998 – 2000 VW 2.0L
1999-2000 Volkswagen Jetta and Golf 2.0L AEG engine
1998-2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L AEG engine
Catalytic Converters Don’t Fail on Their Own
Catalytic Converters Don’t Fail on Their Own!
It is Important to Check the Following Prior to Converter Replacement:
California CARB Executive Orders
California CARB Executive Orders
Technical Bulletin 1999 – 2002 Volvo S60 – C70 – S70 – XC70 – S80
VOLVO 1999 – 2002 S60 – C70 – S70 – XC70 – S80
The following TSB from Volvo doesn’t mention catalytic converter failure anywhere,
however the related subject matter is VERY pertinent to both false catalyst codes and real catalyst damage.
Toyota Camary, Solara, Sienna DTC PO171 or PO174 Engine Running Lean
Toyota Camary, Solara, Sienna
DTC PO171 or PO174 Engine Running Lean
The following Toyota factory bulletin refers to codes P0171 and P0174, lean conditions on either or both banks, but this raises cause for concern when diagnosing catalytic converter codes as well. This bulletin is acknowledging there may be a problem with the Intake Air Control Valves on 2004 Camry, Sienna and Solara vehicles with 3.3L (3MZ-FE) engines.
Technical Service Bulletin 2001 – 2003 Toyota Sienna Van
October 19, 2005
Title: Technical Service Bulletin from Toyota
M.I.L. “ON” DTC P0420
Models:
2001 – 2003 Sienna Van
Technical Bulletin 2000 – 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8L
2000 – 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8L
General Motors 3.5L and 3.9L Technical Service Bulletin
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN
GENERAL MOTORS 3.5L & 3.9L ENGINES
Technical Service Bulletin Kia Spectra
TITLE: DTC P0422 Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
APPLIES TO: Kia All OBDII models