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Hi, I have a 98 Chevy k1500 with the 5.7l one I'm in over drive I get one pulse and it won't happen again unless it comes out of over drive then goes back in. The check engine light is on for a heated element in the 02 sensor and low catalyst efficiency bank 1. Any thoughts?
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Hi Chevy-k1500

Start the engine and look for the catalytic converter underneath your truck. If its blocked it will begin to turn red hot. If its partially blocked you will need to hook up a exhaust gage before the catalytic and test the back pressure. An overheating cat will ruin the O2 sensor triggering a computer code.
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