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Can a clogged catalytic converter cause my 98 blazer to not to turn over?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/24/2022

Not usually. I just encountered this situation today and unless you have a dead battery it will turn over. I have a 98 Tahoe and if I let is sit about an hour it will go about 3 miles and die. This is just from my experience today.

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∙ 13y ago

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Can a clogged catalytic converter cause running issues?

YesYes

Will a clogged catalytic converter cause car to stall?

It could, yes.

Will a clogged catalytic converter cause high degree of grit in exhaust?

Yes

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.

Can a catalytic converter problem cause your car to stop running?

Yes if it is totally clogged.

Can a clogged catalytic converter cause a 1991 Sonoma Truck not to stay idled?

Yes.

Can a clogged catalytic converter cause an engine to backfire?

Yes, it is possible. It will also cause severe loss of power.

What would cause your s10 blazer to lose power after warming up?

A defective catalytic converter can do that.

Can a bad or clogged catalytic converter make your car not go?

A clogged converter will cause an extreme loss in power, poor mileage, and hard starting. If it is clogged really, really, bad it may cause the engine to not even start.

Does too much gas cause a catalytic converter to turn red?

Yes, an engine misfire will cause this and will ruin the converter. It may also be partially clogged.

What would cause the catalytic converter to turn red on a Toyota?

Partially clogged! Y-THINK-Y

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.

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