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Symptom selected
Check engine light came on this morning
Diagnosis
Analyzing symptoms...
Most Likely Cause
Likely: O2 sensor or loose gas cap
The P0420 pattern matches a degraded oxygen sensor or catalyst efficiency drop.
Diagnosis complete — you know what to inspect next
Most Likely Cause
Likely: O2 sensor or loose gas cap
The P0420 pattern matches a degraded oxygen sensor or catalyst efficiency drop.
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Reported Symptom
Car shakes when braking from highway speed
Warped brake rotors (most likely)
High-speed vibration during braking is a classic rotor warping pattern, especially after heavy use.
Next steps
Inspect rotors for visible grooves or heat discoloration
Check brake pad thickness at each wheel
2021 Honda Civic
1.5T · Sedan · 42,000 mi
Diagnostics
3 run
Issues
1 resolved
Last checked
Nov 2024
Insights
2 available
Recent diagnostic
Warped brake rotors — resolved
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