CEL and Converter Conversion Code?
12-06-2004, 09:59 AM
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CEL and Converter Conversion Code?
My 8 with 8500 miles on it threw a CEL this morning so I took it to the dealer. The service advisor told me that the code showing was PO 420 for a converter conversion code. He said that Mazda does not have a fix for this so they would call me when it was available. It goes against everything that I have been taught to drive a car with a CEL on. I am also not so naive that I believe in a perfect car but I do feel that a manufacturer should be able to repair their products. Has anyone else run across this? I don't trust the service department personnel as they have not shown much knowledge about the 8 so far. Any information would help. Thanks!
12-06-2004, 11:34 AM
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A solid-on CEL is not necessarily a serious problem (even a loose gas cap will cause it). If the CEL is flashing, that's where you need to stop driving immediately.
CEL Codes:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=P0420
CEL Codes:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=P0420
12-06-2004, 02:29 PM
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OH, that's what I thought. So, if it flashes it's real bad...good, cause my wife's 6 engine light just turned on Sunday and I'm taking it in tomorrow.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the info!
12-06-2004, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FulpRX8
My 8 with 8500 miles on it threw a CEL this morning so I took it to the dealer. The service advisor told me that the code showing was PO 420 for a converter conversion code. He said that Mazda does not have a fix for this so they would call me when it was available. It goes against everything that I have been taught to drive a car with a CEL on. I am also not so naive that I believe in a perfect car but I do feel that a manufacturer should be able to repair their products. Has anyone else run across this? I don't trust the service department personnel as they have not shown much knowledge about the 8 so far. Any information would help. Thanks!
You need a new converter..The tech's shouldn't need to get help with that one.
I posted in reference to this yesterday..was your car ever flooded?
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