Most cars have a converter that can be replaced with a high quality aftermarket converter for a price much less than what a factory converter would cost, but many cars such as cars with California emissions and many Toyota vehicles will require a specialized converter or in some cases a new factory converter to satisfy the scrutiny of the powertrain computer.   Lower priced converters typically equate to less precious metals internally and a reduced expected lifespan.   Factory converters almost always out-perform an aftermarket in lifespan.   Call or come by for a  quote.

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Your cars engine management system is fairly reliable in diagnosing a failed catalytic converter and in most cases it simply needs to be replaced with a quality unit.  It is important to determine what caused the converter to fail and diagnose any other trouble codes first. Also it is important to check for any software updates.  The most common causes of converter failure are engine misfires and contamination from oil consumption.  We can offer additional guidance based upon what we see after the failed unit is inspected.

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 1996 and newer cars have an on-board computer which monitors the catalytic converter and will turn on the check engine light when it fails. If you have a failed converter, come see us for a quote. Many types of converters are available, and prices vary depending upon your specific cars emissions system and pcm calibration. If you install a sub-par converter on your car, the pcm will soon let you know.

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND I HAVE A LOW CATALYST EFFICIENCY CODE, WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP? 

If you have a check engine light on with only codes for low catalyst efficiency, odds are pretty good your cars catalytic converter is not functioning as designed any longer and needs to be replaced. 

Typically pre-repair inspection would be verifying there are no exhaust leaks near the converter or upstream from the converter, a conversation with the vehicle owner about any recent problems with misfires or poor running, and verifying the exact codes stored in the car's ecm with our scantool.  Provided there are no underlying problems discovered that could either set a false catalytic converter code or ruin the new converter prematurely, we would give the customer an estimate to replace the catalytic converter or converters- some cars may have as many as 5 converters, but most have one to two converters.  Oil consumption or coolant contamination are two conditions that will greatly reduce a converter's life and sometimes there is no reliable answer to resolve without replacing the engine or major internal repairs.  Many times the best diagnosis about why a converter has failed comes after the converter is removed for replacement and the old converter is inspected.  The fastest killer of a catalytic converter is an engine misfire, due to the unburned fuel leaving the engine and being burned in the catalytic converter.  Engine misfires overheat the converter and cause the internal structure to melt and no longer be able to react with exhaust gases.   If you have evidence of an ignition misfire we will likely make recommendations for repairs prior to replacing the converter or immediately afterward if evidence was found during our replacement of your catalytic converter