you can disconnect your positive cable for a few minutes. Or take to a shop to have it turned off, AAMCO might do it for free
because they do not help to reduce the amount of co2 in the atmosphere
I had this problem and tweaked the throttle and replaced the catalytic converter - fixed.
NO WAY!!! otherwise you'd see tons of commercial products for cheapper than the cat, but still expensive enough to cause a problem to average consumers.
A flashing check engine light indicates that you have problem that will damage the catalytic converter. You should have the check engine light checked very quick/tomorrow,if not sooner. converters cost over $800.00. A flashing check engine light indicates that you have problem that will damage the catalytic converter. You should have the check engine light checked very quick/tomorrow,if not sooner. converters cost over $800.00.
only need to replace if it is clogged up or burned out.if a mechanic tells you it needs replacing at x amount of miles, he is just after your money. catalictic converters are very expensive to buy,so unless it is causing a problem,LEAVE IT ALONE
Try getting your catalytic converter checked..most people who have had this problem (me included) tried fuel lines and filters first, and still had the problem. We fixed our cat. converters and the problem went away. Good luck! Layla
As long as you keep the catalytic converters and other factory emissions controls, there should not be a problem. If your vehicle is older than what Virgina requires to be emissions tested, you may be able to remove the Catalytic Converter and other factory control equipment.
I'd be checking the oxygen sensors
There is no reason to do this. Modern catalytic converters do not restrict your exhaust flow. All you will gain by breaking it out is a check engine light coming on that will never go away. If your check engine light is already on for a catalytic converter problem removing the honeycomb will not fix it.
There are 4 sensors on the 94 Firebird T/A, 2 in front, 2 in rear, these are located on the exhaust system, 2 before the catalytic converters and 2 after the converters. They look almost like spark plugs and have a wire going to them. You should be able to identify them no problem. Hope this helps!
If it isn't starting you have another problem.
I'm having the very same problem with mine and have been told it's the catalytic converter that needs to be replaced. Apparently it becomes clogged and the oxygen can't flow through properly. I hope this will at least give you a lead of some sort. Another thing that was mentioned that I am looking into now is a 'map' sensor???? Good luck!!