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Old 01-10-2013, 01:14 PM
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Unhappy malfunction indicator light

this light just came on this morning - i have checked the gas cap, it was loose so i tightened it. that did not help
I researched and found out how to get the code associated with the light and it is P 0420.
What should I do now?
I dont have a lot of money to spend on repairs, but my car is under a warranty.
thanks for any help
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 01:51 PM
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That is the code that tends to be associated with the fuel system ...and a loose gas cap.

The code may clear itself in a couple of days. You code also purchase an OBD2 reader and clear the code yourself.

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Old 01-10-2013, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by theblondeone
What should I do now?
I dont have a lot of money to spend on repairs, but my car is under a warranty.
Why are you here? If the car is under warranty, take it to where they honor the warranty and get it fixed.

Duh.
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 01:52 PM
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to dcotter0579 - please do not respond to anymore of my threads, as i am here for help, not sarcasm.
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by theblondeone
to dcotter0579 - please do not respond to anymore of my threads, as i am here for help, not sarcasm.

As a Moderator on another site, if you are having issues/problems with another member, send a PM to one of the site Moderators.

They will look into it and take action as required/needed.

BTW, I agree with you. His post was neither informative nor helpful. Don't get discouraged!!

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Old 01-11-2013, 02:40 PM
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this is where common scene is earned and not born with sorry
"I dont have a lot of money to spend on repairs, but my car is under a warranty."

No money under warranty no pay

DO it yourself guess spend time and money u dont have which would U like to do?
 
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Old 01-12-2013, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Grenadiers
His post was neither informative nor helpful.
I certainly don't want to pick any fights, but I disagree that the post was neither informative nor helpful. If there's a warranty, the FIRST place to go for a malfunction would be where they will honor the warranty, especially for someone who expresses a financial concern. Yes, there was a note of sarcasm there. It seemed appropriate given the obvious nature of the proposed solution.

"I have a problem with my car. I have a warranty. What should I do?"
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 08:47 AM
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Neither dcotter0579 nor Chrysler tech have posted a response to what the code p0420 means. Do you know or not? If NOT, then keep your opinions about what I SHOULD do to yourself. Also, Chrysler tech, if you are such, your first response should've been an answer to the code, obviously you are lacking in common sense area yourself.
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 11:00 AM
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yeah common enough sense to know not to tell u so yeah buddy do home work open up Google.com type in p420 OBD code its federal emissions code its basally a a BS code.
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 03:31 PM
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Here:

P0420 Error Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

"I researched and found out how to get the code associated with the light and it is P 0420.
What should I do now?"

Your question was "What should I do now?" Next time you want to know "What is the meaning of this code?", try phrasing your question more appropriately.
 


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