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Can a catalytic converter be bad and cause a engine to run poorly?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
No your car will infact run better (more power), exhaust gasses are able to flow much more freely without a Cat.
The downside you will shorten the life of everyone who drives behind you as a Catalytic Converter Converts deady gases to less harmful gases.
Highly Illeagal to remove these from you car. Fines in Australia are something in the order of $10,000.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 16y agoDefinitely. The converter becomes plugged and the engine can't breathe [exhale].
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What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter?
That depends on the engine and the fuel you've used. If the engine starts burning oil a catalytic converter can fail rapidly. Some fuel additives can also cause a catalytic converter to fail prematurely.
What all can cause engine power loss in a 1995 Saturn?
A plugged fuel filter, A plugged catalytic converter,
Will a bad catalytic converter cause the check engine light to come on on a 1994 s10 pickup and then cause it not to start?
yes ,gud chance it is blocked
What damage occurs if a plugged catalytic converter is not fixed?
The heat generated by the converter can back up into the engine and damage it. Cause it to overheat, blow a head gasket or damage the heads.
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.
A misfiring or very poorly tuned engine COULD cause permanent damage to?
The catalytic converter
Can a catalytic converter cause engine loss of power?
Yes
Does the check engine light come on if the catalytic converter needs replacing?
A failed catalytic converter is one of hundreds of parts that can cause the check engine light to be on.
What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter?
That depends on the engine and the fuel you've used. If the engine starts burning oil a catalytic converter can fail rapidly. Some fuel additives can also cause a catalytic converter to fail prematurely.
Could clogged catalytic converter cause transmission problems?
It can make the engine run so poorly that it seems like the transmission has problems.It can make the engine run so poorly that it seems like the transmission has problems.
Can a bad catalytic converter cause hard starts?
A bad catalytic converter can cause hard starts if it has become clogged. This produces excessive back pressure in the engine.
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?
Can a bad catalytic converter damage the ignition coils or a bad ignition coil can cause to catalytic to go bad on a ford expedition?
A bad coil can damage a converter. If the engine is misfiring, it will cause raw fuel to get into the converter and that can cause failure.
What damage would be caused by not fixing the catalytic converter?
If the converter is partially clogged it can cause the engine to overheat which can cause serious problems. Other than that if will not harm the engine.
Will a bad catalytic converter cause service engine soon light to come on?
Yes it can.
What would cause your car to shake when you start it and when you stop Catalytic converter?
Engine mounts
What does a flashing engine light mean on a Nissan elgrand?
A flashing check engine light is due to a condition that is causing catalytic converter damage. Normal cause is a severe misfireA flashing check engine light is due to a condition that is causing catalytic converter damage. Normal cause is a severe misfire
