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Depending on how bad it is, it can cause excessive back-pressure, loss of power and diminished fuel economy.

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Symptoms of bad catalytic converter 94 lumina?

Some symptoms of a bad catalytic converter on a 1994 Lumina are engine stalling, engine backfiring, no start of engine, and poor power pick up. If the catalytic converter has rust holes, the vehicle will also be very loud when running.


Will it hurt to drive with a bad catalytic converter?

Yes, you can do serious damage to the engine if the converter is clogged.


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.


What is that egg smell from engine area?

your catalytic converter is probably bad


Can a bad catalytic converter make an engine run hot?

sometimes.


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.


How do you know catalytic converter is bad?

A bad catalytic converter will cause a severely restricted exhaust system. You would notice a lack of power and performance from you vehicle and in cases of a completely blocked converter, the engine may not run.


Will a bad catalytic converter cause service engine soon light to come on?

Yes it can.


Can bad engine timing make a catalytic converter go bad?

Yes, the unburnt fuel from poor timing will enter the converter and slowly destroy it.


Can a bad catalytic converter cause bad vehicle performance?

Yes, a bad catalytic converter can significantly impact vehicle performance. It can restrict exhaust flow, leading to reduced engine power, acceleration issues, and poor fuel efficiency. Additionally, a malfunctioning catalytic converter may trigger the check engine light and cause the engine to run richer or leaner than intended, further affecting overall performance.


How can you pass inspection when you need a catalytic converter?

There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!


If the oxygen sensor behind the catalytic converter is bad will the check engine light come on?

Yes...

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