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P0422 — Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Bank 1 main catalyst not meeting efficiency requirements.

Severity: MediumRepair: $100-$2,500Difficulty: Medium

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Common symptoms of P0422

Common causes of P0422

Repair cost & difficulty

Typical cost to fix P0422: $100-$2,500 · Difficulty: Medium

Pro tip: Same diagnosis as P0420.

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