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A partially clogged converter can get red hot. It could possibly start a fire.
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What would cause the pipe coming out of the catalytic converter to turn bright red like it's on fire?
The converter is plugged and needs to be replaced
Why is the catalytic converter glowing red in my 1995 Nissan Pathfiner?
Your Converter Has Internal Melt-down. It Must Be Replaced.Your Car Could Catch On Fire.
What will happen if i run leaded gas in an unleaded fuel engine?
The engine will be fine. But the catalytic converter in the exhaust system will get plugged up. Usually the sensors get messed up and the engine doesn't run right. The catalytic converter gets extremely hot and can catch on fire.
Why does your catalytic converter get cherry red?
It is glowing red because it is plugged up and the metal is getting hot. It is a serious fire hazard, don't drive the vehicle until you have it replaced.
Location of bank 1 catalytic converter 2005 Nissan Quest?
The location of the bank 1 catalytic converter on a 2005 Nissan quest is right next to the fire wall so its between the fire wall and the engine.
Is it safe to drive without a cover for a catalytic converter?
No,, the converter gets very hot and can cause a fire if no heat shield is in place.
What can a red hot catalytic converter mean on a 1999 grand prix?
when it gets that hot it needs replaced. I have had one catch on fire Okay, I'm a girl and I even know this. Usually when you have a red hot converter it means that most likely and since you have a catilac then it still makes since that you were probably going to fast, or you were breaking too hard from going too fast... it depends on the condition, it either needs to be replaced or it needs to cool down.
Will bad ignition coils cause the catalytic converter to heat up and go bad?
Yes. If a coil is bad causing one or more cylinders to not fire, this allows raw unburned fuel to enter the catalytic converter, where it is burned. This can ruin a converter.
Why would the catyalitic converter on a 1998 kia sportage glow red?
super heated by exhaust, your up stream O2 sensor is dead, your catalytic converter is plugged. This is serious and needs immediate attention for risk of fire to auto and severe damage to catalytic converter. If a rich condition causes raw fuel or vapor to reach the converter fire can occur. Get a capable shop to check this ASAP.
What can make Catalytic converter in Kia Sportage turn hot red?
Look that is plausable but the real answer is that the engine is dumping raw fuel into the converter (catalytic converter) and burning it inside the converter and this can be dangerous in some cases you can actually have a mini explosion\fire causing a good bit of damage. I hope this is helpful to anyone needing the answer..
What would cause a whistling sound like a distant fire whistle in the rear of a 96 Cavalier?
Plugged catalytic converter
Why is the check engine flashing on a 1998 explorer?
the check engine light flashing on any car means that there is a very strong miss fire that could damage the catalytic converter.the check engine light flashing on any car means that there is a very strong miss fire that could damage the catalytic converter.
