I had this problem and tweaked the throttle and replaced the catalytic converter - fixed.
There isn't a converter on a diesel engine.
It should last the life of the car if you maintain the car as you should. Let the engine start running rich and do nothing to repair this condition and it will destroy the converter. But keep the engine tuned up and running as it should and you will never have to replace the converter. NEVER had a problem with my 1996 HONDA ACCORD engine and CATALYTIC CONVERTER needed to be replaced at 220,000 MILES.
the converter is blocked inside. you have to replace it.
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.
Yes if it is totally clogged.
I have replaced hub bearings like 4 times on my 01 grand prix, anyone else have that problem and the catalytic converter 3 x
This light is indicating a emissions problem or failure. The catalytic converter may be operating at low efficiency which is a sign of failure.
It's probably a problem with your catalytic converter.
Depends on what the problem is or what code was set.
My brothers 2003 Monte Carlo had this problem, was a plugged catalytic converter.
po421 is catalytic converter problem rear bank