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    Patrick MayvillePatrick Mayville
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      Installed new spark plugs a few weeks ago and now getting P0420 codes… is it just a coincidence or could the new plugs not be working correctly?

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      Patrick MayvillePatrick Mayville
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        Sorry, failed to state it’s on a 2014 Ford Focus with 137k miles.

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        Nightflyr *Richard Kirshy
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          Are they the MFG recommended plugs?
          Are they gaped correctly?

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          Patrick MayvillePatrick Mayville
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            Yes correctly gaped. I chose better then oem plugs from rockauto.

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            Nightflyr *Richard Kirshy
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              If the plugs are correct and properly gaped.
              Then your left with the following possible causes:\
              Faulty oxygen sensor
              Faulty air-fuel sensor
              Worn or internally failing catalytic converter (Most Common)
              A leak in the exhaust system
              Misfire (the root cause of converter failure)
              Rich or Lean air-fuel ratio (the root cause of converter failure)

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