code P0420
20

Asked by sarah Aug 28, 2013 at 03:11 PM about the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my 2003 Volkswagen beetle is throwing a code of P0420 which is catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1. Do  have to change the catalytic converter or would it be safe to try to clean it?

1 Answer
70

Courtney answered 11 years ago

Its more likely that u have a air/fuel problem check out www.po420.com

3 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • code P0420 1 Answer

    my 2003 Volkswagen beetle is throwing a code of P0420 which is catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1. Do have to change the catalytic converter or would it be safe to try to clean it?

    2003 Volkswagen Beetle

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Radio code 5 Answers

    I finally got radio out,fuse was blown,changed it. Now I need my radio code I can not find it. Is it on this tag? IF not where is it at???!!!?? Help!!!! PLease!!!!

    1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr STD Hatchback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • P0420 code 1 Answer

    P0420

    2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • EPC engine light code? what is this? 1 Answer

    EPC flashed on what does this code mean? 2009 volkswagon beetle

    2009 Volkswagen Beetle

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • what is the color code 4 a 1974 green volkswagon beetle 3 Answers

    i have one and am trying to paint it the original color but cant find the color code

    1974 Volkswagen Beetle

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Beetle Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    3,220
  • #2
    Chris Billings
    Reputation
    2,980
  • #3
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    2,150
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used MINI Cooper
376 Great Deals out of 9,051 listings starting at $1,500
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,586 Great Deals out of 65,655 listings starting at $3,999
Used Honda Civic
1,513 Great Deals out of 28,886 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota Camry
2,293 Great Deals out of 44,128 listings starting at $1,100
Used Volkswagen Golf
79 Great Deals out of 874 listings starting at $3,700
Used Volkswagen Jetta
760 Great Deals out of 14,350 listings starting at $1,100
Used BMW 3 Series
1,044 Great Deals out of 14,203 listings starting at $1,200
Used Porsche 911
392 Great Deals out of 4,286 listings starting at $12,995
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
198 Great Deals out of 5,037 listings starting at $2,895
Used Ford Mustang
1,076 Great Deals out of 20,700 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota 4Runner
980 Great Deals out of 10,436 listings starting at $3,400
Used Toyota Corolla
1,656 Great Deals out of 28,608 listings starting at $1,950

Used Cars for Sale

2019 Volkswagen Beetle For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 167 listings starting at $13,500
2018 Volkswagen Beetle For Sale
18 Great Deals out of 118 listings starting at $8,950
2017 Volkswagen Beetle For Sale
12 Great Deals out of 124 listings starting at $8,250
2016 Volkswagen Beetle For Sale
10 Great Deals out of 137 listings starting at $6,000
2015 Volkswagen Beetle For Sale
11 Great Deals out of 150 listings starting at $5,895

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.