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Yes they can ! They can get stopped up and not run, I had a chevy corsica that did that. If not careful they can catch on fire.
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Can a bad or clogged catalytic converter make your car not go?
A clogged converter will cause an extreme loss in power, poor mileage, and hard starting. If it is clogged really, really, bad it may cause the engine to not even start.
Will a bad truck muffler cause a truck a hard start?
No a bad muffler shouldn't, but a clogged catalytic converter will.
1996 gmc jimmy it turns over but will not start It does have fuel spark compression.?
for this I would loosen the exhaust in front of the converter see if it will run . This was the problem with my 4 cyl s10. The convereter was clogged
Is there danger driving with bad catalytic converter?
Most cars won't even run is the converter is clogged. Clogged converters can get very hot, maybe even start fires.
Will a catalytic converter catch on fire if not replaced?
A partially clogged converter can get red hot. It could possibly start a fire.
Can a clogged catalytic converter cause oil blow by?
Maybe but more likely its the other way around. Oil blowby will ruin the converter quickly. Perhaps if the check engine light was on & the engine quickly replaced then the converter would still be good. A clogged cat will just rob performance & the engine might not start. The oxygen sensors abre probably ruined from the oil blowby too.
Can fuel filter cause car not to start?
Yes, if it is clogged.
Why would a 1992 Buick Skylark smell like sulfur and not start?
clogged catalytic converter Agreed.......the smell of rotten eggs is an indication you have a problem with your cataltic converter
Would a clogged fuel filter cause car not to start?
Yes
Will a clogged fuel filter cause your car to start run for a second and die?
It sure will. When you suspect a clogged filter, replace it.
What will a clogged catalytic converter make your car do?
Hard to start, loss of power, excess fuel usage, and overall poor performance.
What causes Loss of power on a 2001 Volvo V 70 car?
Many things but you might start with a clogged catalytic converter.
