i have a 2001 gs300 and got a estimate of $1,000.00 from a local repair shop--being handy i researched buying one on line for about $300.00 ang replaced it myself--the biggest problem was cutting the flange bolts connecting the conveerter to the extention exhaust pipe
$791 at the Lexus Dealer
take it to a muffler shop
bank 2 sensor 1 is before catalytic converter
Cylinders 1,3, and 5, the sensor after the catalytic converter. Find the exhaust pipe coming from the front of the vehicle and follow it until you see the O2 sensor after the catalytic converter.
Firs off, it is illegal to remove the converter. Secondly, the engine will not run correctly with the converter removed. Leave it alone, or if it is defective, replace it with a new one.
Yes, that is one of many things that can cause the light to come on.
I needed to replace my C.C on my 1990 Lexus 400. Average price was $400-$500 including labor. The C.C aalone runs for about $230.
No, any smoke is coming from the engine.No, any smoke is coming from the engine.
Error code is most likely due to a failing catalytic converter. If it is a Bank 1 converter you'll need to take it to the dealer for repair. Bank 2 converters are available as after market parts.
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