How many catalytic converters does a Honda Odyssey have?

How many catalytic converters are on a Honda Odyssey? The engine in the 2005 Honda Odyssey uses two (2) catalytic converters in its exhaust system. They are connected directly after the headers.

Do you need a catalytic converter on a Honda Odyssey?

I have 2009 Odyssey with 140,000 miles. Check engine light came on. Dealer says I need a catalytic converter. Seems odd to me as the 3 previous Chrysler mini vans I had and drove to 250,000+ miles never needed to replace the cat. converter. Any thoughts? Is this normal?

What causes a catalytic converter to burn out?

Catalytic converters can burn out due to a variety of reasons. They can be cheaply made…likely not the problem here, but is a problem with aftermarket cats. Usually they have too much fuel or oil run down through them. If the vehicle is burning oil it will heat clog them up.

How to disable VCM / eco on Honda Odyssey?

Disable VCM/ECO on your 2005-2017 Honda 3.5L V6. Works on Honda Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, Accord & Acura RDX/TLX. 5-10 minute installation. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What causes oil to burn out on Honda Odyssey?

Oil burning can happen on these VCM vehicles due to dirty piston rings and plug fouling caused by the VCM cylinder pause system. You can also have faulty O2 sensors which are feeding back incorrect data to the computer causing it to add more fuel than it should and will cause the cats to heat up and burn out over time.

Can a third cat burn out a catalytic converter?

There are three cats but only two of them will set a code. The third cat is not monitored. Catalytic converters can burn out due to a variety of reasons. They can be cheaply made…likely not the problem here, but is a problem with aftermarket cats.

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