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What is a catalyst converter?

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My car (year 2000 S500) has the car shaking a bit and clicking or clanking sound when idling. Was told it is due to bad catalyst converter (the inside was broken). Are those the symtoms or there are other symtoms? Please advise. Thanks.

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