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Can a bad catalytic converter cause your 2001 Malibu to have intermittent power problems and check engine light indications?
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∙ 14y ago
A plugged catalytic converter will cause reduced power, lower gas mileage, and in extremely conditions, the engine will not run. The exhaust system is just as important as the intake. If the exhaust cannot get out, as when the catalytic coverter is plugged, the engine cannot create the proper amount of vacuum to draw the air fuel mixture into the cylinders. The exhaust gas is mixed with the incoming air mixture so you get a loss of power. This condition will also mess with the O2 sensor as the catalytic converter will get extremely hot and cannot reduce emissions properly because of reduced surface area contact. If you can remove the converter, and shine a light through it, you should be able to see the light on the other side fairly clearly. If not, you likely have a plugged converter. If you see any type of melting of the converter material, the honeycomb structure inside the metal housing, change it. You may also need to look for engine problems that could cause the melting of the converter.
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