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Is there a way to tell if the catalytic converter is going bad?
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∙ 15y ago
Check engine should be activated. Usually it's insufficence flow. Don't recall trouble code number. Also a smell of rotten eggs will be noticed. If cat is starting to plug, Cat will turn a bright ruby red color, and engine will not start. Loss of power is another indicator of plugged converter, especially going up hills
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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
Does bad catalytic converter inhibit you from going higher speeds?
Yes, a clogged converter will rob you of power and speed.
How can you pass inspection when you need a catalytic converter?
There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!
How does a bad catalytic converter effect the way the car run does it feel like the car is struggling to pick up speed?
A foul smell is the most common sign of a bad catalytic converter. If you smell what seems to be a rotten egg and it gets stronger over time, the catalytic converter is not working properly. A large drop in your fuel economy may be a sign that your catalytic converter is going bad or is blocked. A lack of power, especially at high speeds, may be a sign that the catalytic converter is going, or has gone, bad.A vehicle that stalls during idle, or idles rough, may have a blocked or bad catalytic converter. Your catalytic converter may be blocked if you experience bucking or hesitation while trying to accelerate. Additionally, your vehicle may run at a higher than normal temperature. A catalytic converter typically doesn't go bad without an underlying cause. A mechanic should be able to find the original problem and may not have to replace the converter.
Do catalytic converters rattle when going bad?
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.
Can a catalytic converter cause the EGR valve to go bad?
No, the catalytic converter is downstream from the EGR valve so it has no effect on it.
How do you know if a converter is bad on a Kia Rio?
Transmission torque converter or an exhuast catalytic converter?
Can a bad catalytic converter damage the ignition coils or a bad ignition coil can cause to catalytic to go bad on a ford expedition?
A bad coil can damage a converter. If the engine is misfiring, it will cause raw fuel to get into the converter and that can cause failure.
How do you tell if catalytic converter is bad?
Bad Gas milege Gives a rattling sound if it breaks down Car stops running if it is totally blocked
Can a bad catalytic converter cause hard starts?
A bad catalytic converter can cause hard starts if it has become clogged. This produces excessive back pressure in the engine.
How do you tell if your catalytic converter went bad?
Loss of power, poor fuel mileage, converter gets red hot, possibly check engine light will come on.
How do you know the catalytic converter is going bad on a Nissan Maxima?
Hard starting, loss of power, & poor fuel mileage.
