Catalytic Converter Education |
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Look upstream for the culprit in a converter failure
Catalytic converter technology has come a long way in meeting the demands of modern engines to deliver the required emissions efficiency and long-term reliability. (Posted with permission from Motor Age magazine)
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How to Tame Those Pesky P0420 Codes
When it comes to service issues on today's vehicles, the difficulty in correctly diagnosing and evaluating catalytic converter problems has to be at top of the list. (Posted with permission from Motor Age magazine)
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How come my car has California emissions, when I don’t live there?
Even if you’re not located in California, you may have California emissions-equipped cars come into your shop. (Posted with permission from Motor Age magazine)
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Proper identication of a California emission system
Vehicles manufactured for sale in California could have exhaust systems components that may be different from 49-state vehicles.
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The fuel, engine, and exhaust systems
The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors sensors in the fuel, engine, and exhaust systems. Each of these system components can effect the performance of the emissions system, and the failure of any of these components can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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Installing a new converter
Most catalytic converters fail due to engine related problems. Replacing the catalytic converter without diagnosing and repairing the cause of the failure may lead to another ruined converter.
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