On 29 Mar 2006 16:48:25 -0800, ritesh.noronha@gmail.com wrote:

>Hi..
>
>I have a 1998 honda accord V6. I got the Check engine light today,
>using an OBD scanner i found out the code was "P0420 - Catalytic
>emission low on Bank #1". The local repair shop tell me that i need to
>get the Catalytic convertor and the 02 sensors replaced.
>
>I have the following questions for the group.
>1. Does the code P0420 mean that the catalytic convertor is bad?
>2. He quoted the cost for a replacement Catalytic convertor for $550
>and O2 sensor for $138.. do these seem high?
>
>Just a few days back i had replaced the alternator in this car .. FYI..
>
>Thanks,
>Ritesh
it just needs a cat, no o2 sensor.
Chip