Q: Error message on my dash

asked by on August 16, 2016

I changed my catalytic converters but I didn't change my 02 sensors now I'm getting error messages on my dash do u think it might be from the aftermarket cats or not changing my sensors

My car has 92000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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