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When a catalytic converter is not working properly will it cause the engine to not run properly?
it is ok to continue driving the vehicle while the catalytic converter is not working properly?
What would cause a 1999 Chevy Camaro to shake when idling and continue to shake when the car is first driven causing a bad odor and while it is shaking it will not turn off?
bad/partially blocked catalytic converter. - kind of a rotton egg smell, right?
Why would the engine while accelerating bog down only when the motor is hot?
A damaged catalytic converter could cause that.
Could the catalytic converter on a 92 Nissan pickup be the cause of a loud rattling noise while idling?
yes it can the ceramic inside of it may have been damaged somehow. usually by having a accident from what i have heard. but my Lincoln does the same thing. its not going to be a major problem as long as you can bear the noise.
What would cause vehicle to surge while the AC is on 1998 Mercury Villager?
my guess would be a catalytic converter going bad. you can remove the front oxygen sensor and drive it. if the problem goes away then it is probably the catalytic converter. nth njth ///////???????????????????kldghavnivaetahdsngahe
What would cause a 2002 Kia optima to stop working while driving?
A bad catalytic converter and stopped up muffler will slow down the car. The catalytic converter is under warranty up to 84,000 miles, if defective. If you ran over a speed bump and damaged it, you have to replace it. You can buy a lower catalytic converter for $120 from advance auto parts.
Does a cherry bomb replace the catalytic converter?
No, a cherry bomb is a type of muffler that reduces exhaust noise, while the catalytic converter's purpose is to reduce harmful emissions
Can you clean catalytic converter while on the car?
No, if it is clogged the only fix is to replace it.
How does a bad catalytic converter effect the way the car run does it feel like the car is struggling to pick up speed?
A foul smell is the most common sign of a bad catalytic converter. If you smell what seems to be a rotten egg and it gets stronger over time, the catalytic converter is not working properly. A large drop in your fuel economy may be a sign that your catalytic converter is going bad or is blocked. A lack of power, especially at high speeds, may be a sign that the catalytic converter is going, or has gone, bad.A vehicle that stalls during idle, or idles rough, may have a blocked or bad catalytic converter. Your catalytic converter may be blocked if you experience bucking or hesitation while trying to accelerate. Additionally, your vehicle may run at a higher than normal temperature. A catalytic converter typically doesn't go bad without an underlying cause. A mechanic should be able to find the original problem and may not have to replace the converter.
What would cause your 1998 Toyota corolla to lose power while accelerating and actually start to slow down?
It could be your catalytic converter... yes, catalytic converters clog on these often. its fairly easy to unbolt it from the exhaust manifold. if you take it off, shine a flashlight up from the bottom, you should be able to see light from the top.
Where are oxygen sensors on a 1996 Ram 1500?
The upstream is screwed into the front of the catalytic converter, while the downstream is screwed into the pipe after the converter.
Can replacing the flange gasket to exhaust manifold clear a p0420?
Not likely because: Code p0420 refers to a problem with your catalytic converter. The engine computer is able to test that converter by using an oxygen sensor before and after the converter. The computer can only test the converter under very specific driving conditions. If the computer determines that it is a good time to test the catalytic converter it will run the test. It compares the oxygen sensor readings in front of the converter to the readings behind the converter to see if the catalytic converter is functioning properly. If it is not functioning properly it will trigger a p0420. Sometimes if a catalytic converter is on the virge of failing it may fail one test and pass the next. This will cause your check engine light to come off and on every once in a while when the test is performed.
