Installing a Catalytic Converter?
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Installing a Catalytic Converter?
I got the code P0420 once and I used some seafoam and it magically went away and then came back today so...I just ordered a cat. Anyone put it on themselves and have any hints? I've never tackled one before and just wondering if its something I can handle or if I should hand it over to a mechanic? (2000 ES300 186k)
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I got the code P0420 once and I used some seafoam and it magically went away and then came back today so...I just ordered a cat. Anyone put it on themselves and have any hints? I've never tackled one before and just wondering if its something I can handle or if I should hand it over to a mechanic? (2000 ES300 186k)
Its never a good idea, to strictly rely on a trouble code. You always need to diagnose and pinpoint the exact source of the problem first.
So please don't install the Cat yet. If the problem ends-up not being the Cat, than you can at least (hopefully) get a refund on this rather expensive component.
Phil
Last edited by PFB; Feb 18, 2010 at 07:01 PM.
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Keep us posted.
Phil
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Even though Code P0420 indicates a Cat problem, the problem is not necessarily, nor even likely, the Cat converter. Its more likely a bad O2 Sensor, related wiring, or several others.
Its never a good idea, to strictly rely on a trouble code. You always need to diagnose and pinpoint the exact source of the problem first.
So please don't install the Cat yet. If the problem ends-up not being the Cat, than you can at least (hopefully) get a refund on this rather expensive component.
Phil
Its never a good idea, to strictly rely on a trouble code. You always need to diagnose and pinpoint the exact source of the problem first.
So please don't install the Cat yet. If the problem ends-up not being the Cat, than you can at least (hopefully) get a refund on this rather expensive component.
Phil
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