It is partially clogged, cylinder miss, or the fuel/air mixture is too rich.
There can be a few reasons for a catalytic converter to go bad. One of the causes could be clogs. Other reasons include plugs not working right, and bad exhaust valves.
A catalytic converter should NEVER go bad unless something causes it such as a RICH or a LEAN condition. What is a "RICH OR A LEAN CONDITION"?
Heat shield on catalytic converter? Octane rating of fuel not high enough Timing too far advanced Catalytic converter itself
Gets clogged
Yes, a catalytic converter can cause a vehicle to vibrate and stall. It will do this when it gets plugged because it causes the fuel mix to be disturbed.
You either removed the catalytic converter or you are running too rich.
Partially clogged or engine misfire.
catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, exhaust leak
Sometimes the heat shields around the outside of the converter break loose or rust out and causes a rattle noise.
I had this problem and tweaked the throttle and replaced the catalytic converter - fixed.
It could, along with many other possible causes.
no it causes alot of problems