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It can cause this problem since you will have to work the engine much harder to get the power needed and the exhaust can not get out. If you are talking about water temperature being too high, not really. Check for a sticking thermostat on this one. More often it will cause a loss of power and if it has a carbarator it can cause spit back out of the air cleaner.
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Can a bad catalytic converter make my car overheat?
Not likely but possible.
Will a clogged catalytic converter cause car to stall?
It could, yes.
Does a catalytic converter cause a car to fail emissions?
Yes, it can if faulty or missing.
What does a ctlinder misfire do to the car?
Depending on the cause of the misfire, it could damage the catalytic converter.
Can a bad catalytic converter cause car to only idle?
It is one of many possibilities.
How does a bypassed catalytic converter effect your car?
It is illegal and will cause the vehicle to pollute the atmosphere.
Will a catalytic converter cause car to shut off while idling?
No, very doubtful.
What would cause your car to shake when you start it and when you stop Catalytic converter?
Engine mounts
Can a catalytic converter problem cause your car to stop running?
Yes if it is totally clogged.
Will a Catalytic converter in a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville cause your car to vibrate and stall?
Yes, a catalytic converter can cause a vehicle to vibrate and stall. It will do this when it gets plugged because it causes the fuel mix to be disturbed.
What is the device fitted into car to reduce pollution?
catalytic converter
Does a catalytic converter affect the performance or driveablity of a car?
Yes, a bad cat can cause issues.
