clogged catalytic converter 2003 m45

[GNR4ALL]

So my car has been driving horribly lately. I tried a BG 44K session and now my mechanic says the catalytic converter is clogged thats why the performance is so bad. Is there any way to clean it? also if i need to replace it is this the part i need?

http://www.trademotion.com/par...gid=2

[caug1]

can you describe better " driving horiblly" ?did you use bad gas lately? car has to cats.thanks,caug.

[GNR4ALL]

feels like the engine is choking. I always use 93 octane gas. the only thing i did recently was use the BG 44K. Is the link i put in my fist post the cats?

[Q45tech]

What do the individual cat back pressure vs rpm vs load measurements show. PSI? Make a graph.

It sounds like you might not be using a certified trained on this model TECHNICAN?....................."my mechanic"

Careful non oem aftermarkets and high flows are designed to only last a few years at best thus low cost..............just to get thru the next emission test to sell a car.

CAT failure is very rare unless mods or ecu reflash, etc. Some states have longer cat warranty than oem warranty check your state epa if you are above 70k.

[auditech10]

You should have AT LEAST a 7year/70Kmile warranty on your cat. Bring it to the dealer and have a certified technician, as q45tech stated, look at it.

[szh]

If the cats do need replacements, keep in mind that this item may be covered by a warranty item that is required by Federal and many state laws (for smog control issues). Please see the dealer and get a correct assessment for sure!

Z

[caug1]

sounds like possibility of electrical problem?does this car has coil packs? or things that located right above the sparkplags? one of them not performing right?i forgot the name for them.

let us know.caug.

[xerexabante]

Why not try to unhook the cat then run to see if it runs better. should be only 4 bolts holding them. Or you can take it to the dealer for warranty Federal Emissions Warranty should be 8years/80k miles

[GNR4ALL]

Do you know if the 8 year 80,000 miles applies to NY too? i have 75000 miles on my car

[xerexabante]

i read the warranty book before i cant find it. will try looking for it. i strongly believe it is 8/80k for emissions and ecu's

[GNR4ALL]

thanx. i appreciate the help