1998 honda accord smog failed
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From: Mesa, AZ
Originally Posted by stereo
some states like california it is illegal to install a aftermarket cat.
http://www.car-sound.com/catalog/universal/430.aspx
THE RED 6th GEN Coupe
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seams highly unlikely a CAT would be bad, I don't think I've ever killed a CAT.
I'd reset the light and double check the O2 sensor, if you only failed because of a CEL light and not emissions, I wouldn't jump at changing the CAT just yet.
I'd reset the light and double check the O2 sensor, if you only failed because of a CEL light and not emissions, I wouldn't jump at changing the CAT just yet.
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally Posted by MrChad
seams highly unlikely a CAT would be bad, I don't think I've ever killed a CAT.
I'd reset the light and double check the O2 sensor, if you only failed because of a CEL light and not emissions, I wouldn't jump at changing the CAT just yet.
I'd reset the light and double check the O2 sensor, if you only failed because of a CEL light and not emissions, I wouldn't jump at changing the CAT just yet.
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From: Chicagoland, IL
Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Cats are common things to go on 6th gen V6s. There's even a TSB on it.
Still if the cat was all used up, how would you pass the sniffer test? I would still investigate before dropping a wad on a CAT. Without alot of mods, it's hard to imagine a CAT just dying out.
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally Posted by MrChad
Well maybe but I assumed he was an I4.
Still if the cat was all used up, how would you pass the sniffer test? I would still investigate before dropping a wad on a CAT. Without alot of mods, it's hard to imagine a CAT just dying out.
Still if the cat was all used up, how would you pass the sniffer test? I would still investigate before dropping a wad on a CAT. Without alot of mods, it's hard to imagine a CAT just dying out.
Only one thing causes the 'insufficient catalytic converter flow' CEL or whatever it's called, and it's the cat.
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
See Post #3. Honda catalytic converters are amazing.
Only one thing causes the 'insufficient catalytic converter flow' CEL or whatever it's called, and it's the cat.
Only one thing causes the 'insufficient catalytic converter flow' CEL or whatever it's called, and it's the cat.
My bad
Still it would seem he has a shot at resetting the CEL and trying the test again, heh couldn't hurt right :PIf they only want the light out and the car runs fine, heh why not try.
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From: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit
Originally Posted by MrChad
My bad Still it would seem he has a shot at resetting the CEL and trying the test again, heh couldn't hurt right :P
If they only want the light out and the car runs fine, heh why not try.
Still it would seem he has a shot at resetting the CEL and trying the test again, heh couldn't hurt right :PIf they only want the light out and the car runs fine, heh why not try.
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From: Chicagoland, IL
Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Hey man that's exactly what I did...it's an intermittent CEL so why not? The only thing I hate is that I can't break above 27 or so MPG
My 4cyl only hits 34mpg on the highway only trips.