How many Cadillac converters does a grand prix have?
The majority of cars have one catalytic converter. However, this is dependent on the number of exhaust pipes the vehicle has. Generally, each car has one catalytic converter per exhaust tube; if a vehicle has a dual exhaust system, it has two catalytic converters.
What does check engine light mean on catalytic converter?
The check engine light will come on if it’s below this threshold, determined by oxygen sensors that are located before and after the catalytic converter. The sensors will trigger an Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) trouble code that’s stored in your car’s computer. OBD Code P0420 means the catalyst system efficiency is below the threshold.
What was the problem with my 2001 Grand Prix GT?
I have a 2001 grand prix GT that was having acceleration issue and I determined that it was a catalytic converter issue. The service engine soon light never came on. I just had a magnaflow direct fit, catalytic converter installed and the problem was fixed.
What happens if you replace the catalytic converter?
If you spend $900 or more to replace the catalytic converter, you may discover the check engine light coming on again later. Some mechanics will tell you to try replacing the oxygen sensors first, to see if that solves the problem. There are two of them, one before and one after the catalytic converter.
What kind of test should I do on my catalytic converter?
That’s necessary to detect catalyst efficiency accurately. A good mechanic might test by using a scope to diagnose the oxygen sensors or do a vacuum test or backpressure test, and just charge you a fee for the diagnostic service so that you can decide what you want to do as far as repairs are concerned. So what do you do?
The check engine light will come on if it’s below this threshold, determined by oxygen sensors that are located before and after the catalytic converter. The sensors will trigger an Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) trouble code that’s stored in your car’s computer. OBD Code P0420 means the catalyst system efficiency is below the threshold.
I have a 2001 grand prix GT that was having acceleration issue and I determined that it was a catalytic converter issue. The service engine soon light never came on. I just had a magnaflow direct fit, catalytic converter installed and the problem was fixed.
If you spend $900 or more to replace the catalytic converter, you may discover the check engine light coming on again later. Some mechanics will tell you to try replacing the oxygen sensors first, to see if that solves the problem. There are two of them, one before and one after the catalytic converter.
That’s necessary to detect catalyst efficiency accurately. A good mechanic might test by using a scope to diagnose the oxygen sensors or do a vacuum test or backpressure test, and just charge you a fee for the diagnostic service so that you can decide what you want to do as far as repairs are concerned. So what do you do?