Yes, it could cause damage. The most frequent cause of catalytic converter failure is the fact they become clogged up with residual foreign matter. This 'clogging' can cause restricted flow of the exhaust gases to the tail pipe and cause back pressure in the engine.
Yes, a car can be driven without a catalytic converter. However, it is illegal to drive a car without them because of emissions.
P0303, number 3 cylinder is miss-firing. You could drive it but depending on the reason why it is miss-firing, it may damage the catalytic converter.
Pre-cat, probably run poorly and may lead to damage to the catalytic converter. Post-cat, nothing.
Because your catalytic converter needs to be replaced.
Plugged fuel or air filter? Plugged catalytic converter?
A catalyticÊconverter does not have an effect on a vehicles abilityÊto be driven. A catalytic converter just reduces the green house emissions of the vehicle, so if it is broken the vehicle will just release more emissions.ÊÊ
With the help of a belt driven air pump on the front of the engine, fresh air is pumped into the catalytic converter via the small tubes. The fresh air helps the catalytic converter burn gases in the exhaust and clean up the emissions.
Its for Mexico OFF ROAD. not for driven in USA.
A plugged fuel filter or a plugged catalytic converter.
You can but the check engine light will remain on and it won't pass an emissions test.
A belt driven or electric motor air pump pumps fresh air into exhaust system before the catalytic converter.
It is not Ill you have to worry about. It is the EPA that sets the rules for converters. It is illegal in all 50 states to not have a converter on a vehicle that came from the factory with one unless it is a race vehicle not driven on the roads. Fines are from $2,500 to $25,000.