Globaltjb Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 My wife just got the dreaded p0420 code on her 2011 legacy premium 2.5 NA. My wife went to the dealer and they tell her "bad cat" after I ran the code and told her the same thing for free. Anyway, after reading pretty much every thread on this site and the subaru outback forum, I looked for exhaust leaks and tried a few of the tricks to include changing the 2 sensors and the code remains. If you used this warranty, was it a simple process of the car failing at the dealership or was it a giant PITA? The car has 104k so plenty of buffer to 150k. The dealer wanted 2500 to change out the cat here in VA so I have no problem registering the car at my cabin in NY if to get this fixed under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Most warranty work will depend on the dealer and the history of the vehicle. I am sure someone has used it, but I can't recall any feedback from this forum. Best thing to do is get in the warranty booklet and find the information you need. I believe emissions components is 8yrs or some mileage, so be sure it isn't past the timeline or mileage for warranty coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moral hazard Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I don't see why you would need to change the registration. Just tell the dealer that you need the option to be able to move to NY or whatever and they need to get it fixed before you move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The PZEV extended warranty applies to states requiring PZEV. I was under the impression the vehicle needed to be purchase originally in that state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecDubC Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 You can always try cataclean additive. Used it on my older Camry multiple times to clear the code. Usually had to do it every winter in order to clean the thing. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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