So my 2003 Corolla S has been throwing a check engine light at me every two weeks or every week. The code is for bank 1 in my Cat.. I can get a brand new one for 230 bucks but i dont know if its worth it since i can just turn off the light every time it happens. i know i have to eventually because of the smog check but what do you guys think should i hold off on this or should i get it done asap? does cats have anything to do with fuel economy?
Bad Catalytic Converter
- Thread starter Richard
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Don't replace anything.
Diagnose.
Typical signs of a plugged catalytic convertor are lack of power when climbing hills, reduced fuel economy and also the catalytic convertor can actually glow red because it gets so hot from trapped exhaust gases.
Is the car showing any of these symptoms?
What code is it showing?
Diagnose.
Typical signs of a plugged catalytic convertor are lack of power when climbing hills, reduced fuel economy and also the catalytic convertor can actually glow red because it gets so hot from trapped exhaust gases.
Is the car showing any of these symptoms?
What code is it showing?
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A little surprising for a catalytic convertor to fail that soon.
As for the clock, that is a common problem with 2003-2008 Corolla's and the fix is about $5, if that. Below is a link to three videos here on how to easily repair the clock. Try this easy repair first before spending money on a replacement clock, that will also likely fail -
http://www.corollaforum.com/showthread.php?t=2160&highlight=clock
As for the clock, that is a common problem with 2003-2008 Corolla's and the fix is about $5, if that. Below is a link to three videos here on how to easily repair the clock. Try this easy repair first before spending money on a replacement clock, that will also likely fail -
http://www.corollaforum.com/showthread.php?t=2160&highlight=clock
