Catalytic Converter

[rickb145]

Anyone have any problems or heard of any issues with the catalytic converter? 22000kms., the engine light came on. Dealer says they have to replace the converter. Needless to say, not impressed and hope this isn't the sign of things to come with this vehicle. We just got it back from having the exterior temperature sensor replaced.

 

No misfire, 2.0 Turbo. Engine light just came on out of the blue.

Edited January 27, 2017 by rickb145

[akirby]

The question should be what caused the cat to fail. That's usually caused by engine misfires which is why you're not supposed to drive if the CEL is flashing. Did you see a CEL at all or experience any misfires?

[lildisco]

what type of engine do you have 2.0 Turbo or 3.5V6? Could be a number of things, like mentioned above, to cause the cat to fail.

[macbwt]

You would think a CEL would be displayed since the CAT would have to be at or over 2000 degrees to fail and then would cause power issues and thus the CEL

 

Fuel, Oil etc would cause it to fail or a bad injector, O2 sensor(s) etc. There is a reason some where upstream to cause the failure.

[rickb145]

Thanks all.

I hope they do a thorough system test when they replace it. Just very frustrating to have a basically brand new vehicle start having issues. Makes us leary of the future.

Edited January 27, 2017 by rickb145