If i rod out my catalytic converter.will my service engine soon light stay on is there a way to make it go out?
(2011-08-10 14:20:16) 1. Says: buick lesabre custom 20022. Says: Of course the CEL will be on, because there will be no valid signal from the oxygen sensor. It's not that expensive to replace the converter with a generic one at at muffler shop, and that's what I suggest you do to keep it legal and running right.zxc3. Says: No, That is not a good idea.
Are you sure it is the catalytic converter that is causing the light to be on? There are many other reasons the light could be on. Have a mechanic check the computer code to find out which code is causing the light to be on. Then fix the problem.
If you go punching a rod in your converter you will ruin it and it will be an expensive repair. It will have to be repaired before you can pass inspection.4. Says: That will make it worse. The light is on because the oxygen level is the same before and after the cat, so the computer knows it's not working.5. Says: If your cat converter needs replaced and is the specific cause of the light coming on then rodding it out won't help a bit.6. Says: not a chance Tag: If i rod out my catalytic converter.will my service engine soon light stay on is there a way to make it go out?