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Old 08-19-2008, 03:41 PM
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catalytic converter

I think my catalytic converter is clogged i heard they can get pluged with bulid up inside. my car sputters and check engine light is on but i checked the engine and everything looks fine to me my cat is making a sputtering sound and my exhaust is to so i figure i need a new cat is there a way to unclogg it or do i need to get a new one
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:44 PM
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Clogged cats will not trigger a check engine light. you need to check the ecu codes..

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Old 08-19-2008, 04:58 PM
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your descrption sounds more like a miss than a clogged cat.
a clogged cat will usually cause a severe power loss at speed
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Old 08-19-2008, 05:19 PM
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check injectors
plugs
wires(VG)
coils(VE)
maf
coolant temp sensor
02 sensor
other sensors

and maybe vac leaks
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