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Yes, that is a sign of a bad converter. Just make sure it is the converter that is rattling and not the heat shield located above the converter which are notorious for rattling on older vehicles.
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Do catalytic converters rattle when bad?
They can.They can.
How can you tell What is bad the catalytic converter or is it a sensor?
replace sensor,catalytic converters smell like rotten eggs when going bad
Do catalytic converters go bad?
Yes.
What could be loose bad or going bad in my car that makes a rattle sound?
There could be hundreds of different things that could rattle. Give us more details. A common rattle is from the catalytic converter. The inside breaks and pieces get into the exhaust and rattle.
How many catalytic converters does a 2004 Chrysler 300m have?
i just had my car in for a service, they told me catalytic converters were bad and there are 2 of them , so 2.
What are the symptoms and noises when the catalytic converters go bad on a 2000 mercury cougar It does not start at all.?
Our 2000 mercury cougar does not start up and stay running. We were told the catalytic converters went out on the engine. Could this be true!
Are catalytic converters good or bad?
No # It is illegal # It will harm the economy and performance of the car
What would cause the catalytic converters to get cherry red on a 97 f150 with a 4.6 engine?
Mass airflow sensor and or aircharge sensor is bad
How do 02 sensors affect catalytic converters?
The Oxygen (O2) sensors located in the catalytic converters help to keep the vehicle running cleaner. If an oxygen sensor goes bad, the vehicle might start to misfire occasionally. The catalytic converter can become plugged up if the oxygen sensor is not working properly. This could lead to the vehicle not running at all.
Will oil pump rattle when going bad?
The oil pump rattling is very unlikely, a bad pump causing other components to rattle and damage themselves is VERYlikely.
Why does the exhaust from my bronco smell bad it does not smoke or smell like a rotten egg?
The catalytic converter. They all smell, really strong may sujgest that it is going bad and needs to be replaced. Converters change the carbon monoxide to sulfur dioxide the rotton egg is the sulfur.
What are the symptoms of a bad catalytic converter on a 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
Check engine light, rattle noise, low power, change in fuel economy,
