Can you visually inspect a catalytic converter?
Visually inspect the catalytic converter itself. Normally, you should be able to shine a light through a catalytic converter and see it coming out the other end. If you can’t see a light shone on a converter from the other end, it means that it is plugged.
How much is a new catalytic converter?
Catalytic converter replacement isn’t cheap. For most vehicles, the average cost of a catalytic converter repair is between $945 and $2475 including parts and labor. The catalytic converter cost itself can be up to $2250 of that. That might be close to your car’s value or more!
How do you replace a catalytic converter in a Toyota Camry?
Spray penetrating oil onto each exhaust bolt. Use a deep 14mm socket to remove the two upper bolts on the front exhaust pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts on the rear pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts from the upper back-side of the exhaust pipe. (Refer to Figure 3.) Figure 3. This shows all the mounting locations on the catalytic converter pipe.
What makes the Check Engine light come on on a Toyota Camry?
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry LE, 4 Cyl with 125K miles and I’m going on my fifth (that’s right 5) catalytic converter. I bought the car used from a dealer and a short time later the Check Engine Light came on (42K mi.). The dealer said it was the catalytic converter and replaced it under warranty.
How do you remove a catalytic converter from a car?
Use a deep 14mm socket to remove the two upper bolts on the front exhaust pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts on the rear pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts from the upper back-side of the exhaust pipe. (Refer to Figure 3.) Figure 3. This shows all the mounting locations on the catalytic converter pipe. Figure 4. Remove the 14mm bolts on the front pipe.
What causes a check engine light to come on after a catalytic converter is replaced?
This trouble code appears when the unit can’t sufficiently reduce the carbon emissions from the exhaust. However, a catalytic converter does not normally wear out. There is usually some other reason for their failure. If you spend $900 or more to replace the catalytic converter, you may discover the check engine light coming on again later.