Depends on how bad it is. If you notice a foul smell, loss of power, and poor fuel mileage it needs replacing ASAP. Know that they normally do not go bad and something has caused this. So you need to find out why it went bad before replacing it.
Removing a catalytic converter and not replacing it is highly illegal.Removing a catalytic converter and not replacing it is highly illegal.
A catalytic converter with holes in it needs replacing. It affects not only emissions, but the performance of the engine. Replace the converter.
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter without replacing it. Don't cut it off, unbolt it.
It is ILLEGAL to remove the Catalytic Converter without replacing it with a new one.It is ILLEGAL to remove the Catalytic Converter without replacing it with a new one.
tap on it and if it rattles ,its done
No, there is no repair if it it clogged. Replace it.
A failed catalytic converter is one of hundreds of parts that can cause the check engine light to be on.
No, of course not.
Your converter is clogged and needs replacing.
Depends on what the smell is and what is causing it. Have the catalytic converter tested before you spend the money to replace it. It maybe something else causing this problem.
Drive to an exhaust shop
It is illegal to remove a converter from any vehicle without replacing it with a new one.