0
What could cause catalytic converter to turn red hot on 1993 Chevy lumina?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
It is either clogged and needs replacing or you have one or more cylinders that is not firing properly and unburnt fuel is being ignited in the converter. On an 18 year old car I would suspect the converter is clogged.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What would cause a Chevy 350 to Bog down at wide open throttle?
Plugged fuel, air filter, or catalytic converter can cause that.
What would cause a 87 Chevy S-10 blazer not to exceed a speed of 30 mph?
replace the catalytic converter
Can you remove the catalytic converter on a 2002 Chevy Impala?
No, cause if you do, the car will blow up due to lack of air circulation...
Would no catalytic converter cause backfire?
Having no catalytic converter installed is illegal and can cause a myriad of problems. Probably not a backfire though.
Can burning antifreeze cause the catalytic converter to go?
Yes, internal coolant consumption can damage a catalytic converter.
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.
Can catalytic converter cause a knocking sound?
Yes
Could a faulty catalytic converter cause defrost system not to work properly?
No, the catalytic converter has nothing whatsoever to do with your defrost system.
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.
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.
Can a broken catalytic converter cause high oil consumption?
No
Can a catalytic converter cause engine loss of power?
Yes
