BMW Bulletin Number
18 01 99

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
September 1999
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:

Unnecessary Catalytic Converter Replacements

SOURCE: Honda Service News

TITLE: Replace the Correct Three-Way Catalytic Converter for DTC P0420, P1420, or P2000

APPLIES TO: 2003-05 Civic Hybrids (ULEV and SULEV models)

ENGINE
EG028-04
REVISED

Title

M.I.L. “ON” DTC P0420 Models:
2003 – 2004 Corolla

NUMBER: WVM-23
DATE: October 2009 (Revised 03/23/11)

SERVICE PROGRAM BULLETIN

APPLICABILITY:
2006-2009MY CA PZEV Spec. Subaru
Legacy / Outback and 2008-2010MY
CA PZEV Spec. Forester SUBJECT:
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Reprogramming

Special Policy Adjustment – Catalytic Converter
# 05551 – (Sep 14, 2005)

Models:
2001-02 CHEVROLET IMPALA, MONTE CARLO
2001-02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2001-02 BUICK REGAL

EQUIPPED WITH 3.4L (RPO LA1 – VIN E) OR 3.8L (RPO L36 – VIN K) V6 ENGINE

Technical Service Bulletin 2002 – 2003 Mazda MPV Vans

Although this is a factory TSB, and certainly could be presented in our TSB section, I thought a little explanation to why this is pertinant with regard to catalytic converter replacement would be helpful.
Any time a known fuel injection control issue is present such as the one in the bulletin that follows, it is essential that it be corrected according to factory remommendations to avoid damage to the catalytic converter.
Before replacing this converter, be certain the proper PCM updates have been installed.

Carbon Build Up on 1995-1998 BMW V8 Converter Head Pipes

Sep 11, 2006

MODEL Jaguar X-TYPE
Engine Misfire or MIL Illumination with Possible DTCs Stored

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
X-TYPE VIN: C00001 to E99388
Model Year: 2002 to 2006

1999-2004 HONDA ODYSSEY 3.5L V6 ENGINE

WE HAVE FOUND THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS REGARDING THESE VEHICLES
WHICH MAY LEAD TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE, OR FALSE CATALYST CODES:

1997-2001 Toyota Camry and Solara 2.2L 5SFE ENGINE