2013 Malibu P0420 Code - Try this first!

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  • Our 2013 Malibu with 130k miles is starting to have some issues. One is a long standing CEL that shows P0420 -Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 - and according to my research the possible causes are a defective catalytic converter or a bad downstream O2 sensor. Guess what Im replacing first... #chevymalibu #diy #fixmyjunk
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  • @daveshepherd8460
    @daveshepherd8460 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Once you clear the codes a drive cycle must be done to bring the monitors back on line, if not done the cat monitor will not read, so you cannot tell if the problem has been corrected.

  • @hitmanm818
    @hitmanm818 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dealer has warranty on the catalytic converter if it’s under 150,000 miles or 10 years old or less

  • @brianwolf692009
    @brianwolf692009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Contact South Main Auto on TH-cam about the gauge cluster. He's an old school mekanic. With new school knowledge.

  • @dansalazar587
    @dansalazar587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I replace the O2 sensor the one underneath the car and the car still won't start and I don't know what else to do can somebody help

  • @Mahir_046
    @Mahir_046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @dzlfreek I plan on buying one of these used with about a 140,000kms on the clock for my daily driver. would you recommend this over a ford fusion or a honda accord? which cost slightly more than the malibu in a used car market.

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cant speak to the ford or the honda, as the only fords I owned were clapped out POS. Even though this car has been reliable transportation. the costs of these repairs and the PITA they present, have soured me to the GM brand. Get a carfax before considering.

  • @jehadtamim4362
    @jehadtamim4362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My malibu 2013 V6 now is running 300.000 km, 2 years ago i have issue with acceleration, i felt that the engine power is reduced from 0-80 at least, i did all things changing sparks cleaning catalytic system, air mass flow sensor, throttle, fuel tank all things but still the issue.. it’s ok to drive the car as daily basis or traveling to more than 1000 km with no problem, check engine sometimes come and go.
    Do you think the problem is the O2 sensor ? And which one could be the up or downstream ?
    Thank you very much 👍

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Engine probably needs a good cleaning on the intake side. These engines are direct injected and the intake ports tend to carbon up. Find a shop that does BG service. It’s not cheap but it is effective. Injectors may need to be replaced as well

    • @danc6421
      @danc6421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you provide a link for the 02 sensor replaced in the video, with the exception of it being for a 2014 Malibu LT vs the one in video? Not sure the exact part or part number. Experiencing the same issue and looks to be an easy fix! Thank you

  • @dyoung1223
    @dyoung1223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. It's exactly what my car is doing.

    • @OscarHTX
      @OscarHTX ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you end up fixing it? Going to change my 02 sensors this weekend. Just got this code this morning.

  • @derekv7070
    @derekv7070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The one you put in under cat is the one I put on the top of the manifold??

  • @papanoel6667
    @papanoel6667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you checked with. Jeffescortlx on youtube on cluster repair?

  • @stevemeyer5571
    @stevemeyer5571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was the tool to disconnect the connector?

    • @DevJB
      @DevJB ปีที่แล้ว

      Mini pry bar. I just use needle nose pliers and carefully work the push-zips out.

  • @kimberlynewbon4725
    @kimberlynewbon4725 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m try this I just replace my converter but code keeps coming back I’m at 159,775

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      may be a faulty evap canister solenoid

    • @kimberlynewbon4725
      @kimberlynewbon4725 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dzlfreekokay thank you I’m going look into it and the second sensor I don’t believe it ever been changed

  • @bobhill1971
    @bobhill1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That other issue you was talking about where car almost dies could that throw the check engine light? I have that problem with my 2014 Malibu 2.5l and just replaced both o2 sensors.

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes. mine is doing it again and all codes point to the cat.

    • @thebig3683
      @thebig3683 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ever get it fix and do you recommend this car

  • @vampirebarbie1982
    @vampirebarbie1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I replaced the o2 sensors and it is the cat. I have even put a adapter on the downstream o2sensor and it did not work. The car runs rough at times and it is burning oil.

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sounds like the oil issue has fouled you cat and plugs. replacing the cat at this time is pointless. find out why its consuming oil.

  • @bijeematuos8717
    @bijeematuos8717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    2013 Malibu air bag sensor came on out of nowhere. Turned the car on on a cold day and it came on. What could that be?

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no idea. Check the connector under the passenger seat

  • @raylopez9153
    @raylopez9153 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 👍🏻

  • @BigFrizzGaming
    @BigFrizzGaming ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you know if it’s upstream or downstream going bad?

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  ปีที่แล้ว

      Scan tool

    • @BigFrizzGaming
      @BigFrizzGaming ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dzlfreek my scan tool is telling me bank 1, i went to oriellys and they couldn’t even tell me wether it was upstream or downstream

    • @BigFrizzGaming
      @BigFrizzGaming ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dzlfreek it’s throwing me a P0420 on my 08 Chevy Malibu 2.4L if that helps you help me

    • @BigFrizzGaming
      @BigFrizzGaming ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dzlfreek i’m not much good with cars but i fix what i can get help with on youtube

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigFrizzGaming if your scan tool can read real time data and after the engine has warmed up and is in open loop, the o2 sensors should read relatively the same. I forget what the o2 sensors should output but they should be close in output. What are your symptoms? or you just have a check engine light?

  • @stephenmims1431
    @stephenmims1431 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey that requires a special tool

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      doesn't everthing now days

  • @Alamo_City_Tx
    @Alamo_City_Tx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is are you having acceleration problems??

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, when its first started and not up to temp yet. feels like its running out of gas

    • @Alamo_City_Tx
      @Alamo_City_Tx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dzlfreek so is ur car running normal now since the cataclean

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Alamo_City_Tx it did for a while but the code is back. I got a new code reader that has more capabilities than my old one so I can do on the fly data and see what is going on while driving. it looks like im likely going to have to replace the cat. update is forthcoming

    • @Critical-Thinker895
      @Critical-Thinker895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dzlfreek Be sure and inspect your exhaust manifold for cracks. A crack will cause the same error. Ask me how I know. Cracked manifolds are real common on the Malibu.

  • @luimobilefixes5279
    @luimobilefixes5279 ปีที่แล้ว

    What solved your p0420 code?

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ultimately, the cat

    • @luimobilefixes5279
      @luimobilefixes5279 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dzlfreek I think that's gonna be my problem too, I was thinking replacing the downstream 02 first.

    • @s.jayejames2442
      @s.jayejames2442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dzlfreek what was the cost to replace the cat? I’m curious as to what the labor would be.

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@s.jayejames2442 I bought an after market cat, I think it was around 125 bucks and installed it myself. A factory cat is 7-800 bucks

    • @24BlackMamba8
      @24BlackMamba8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm dealing with this problem as well. I got code p0411 and that's showing it's the upstream sensor. Hopefully it is since I know cats now are super expensive.

  • @derekv7070
    @derekv7070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2014 Malibu is messed up we’ve replaced oil control valves 02 sensors purge valves one under hood one near gas tank and spark plugs still running like crap and engine light on also the car dies every time we drive it idk what to change I’ve heard the cat may be clogged up??

    • @imra1625
      @imra1625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just you should change the inake and exusst camshaft on top of the engine

    • @glennsparks253
      @glennsparks253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did that and my malibu started performing better. Cheap and easy fix

  • @KillTh3mHo3
    @KillTh3mHo3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much did it cost to install that back camera i have a 2016 ltz n i dont have one

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came with the backup camera

  • @Deefuckingotem
    @Deefuckingotem 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should I replace both sensors to be safe

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would