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catalytic converter to pass smog- but...??
I know that my catalytic converter needs to be replaced- and my car is not passing smog right now. I called the car part place and they said that the universal converter will fit my car but won't pass smog. The direct fit will fit (and cost twice as much) and it won't pass smog either. So- what are my options?? I have a 99 Toyota Corolla- I wouldn't think that it would be so hard to get a part on such a common car. Do I have to buy a new car? It runs just fine other than that.
My check engine light was on when I got it pre-tested, but the tech told me that my emissions were higher than the limit allows also. I high is 477 and my car put out 736. (eek!) . This was at 15 mph. AT 25 mph- the max is 764 and mine was 499. I have had the error code cleared off of the computer chip. So, I need to get a part from Toyota or can I use a universal? (I have a mechanic friend who said he will weld it in for me- but I have to get the part first.)
First of all they dont use a tailpipe test on that year car. They hook up a scanner and see if any codes are present. Obviously your check engine light is on, the code for a failed catalytic converter should be PO420 or PO430, cat below threshold. If the converter on that car bolts to the manifold, you will need to get a direct fit cat. Try Miller Catalizer in San Diego. If the cat is in the middle of the car, you can have a universal welded in. One thing you need to check is the white sticker under the hood, it will say this vehicle conforms to epa guidlines blah blah blah or it will say this vehicle conforms to epa and the state of california. If it says california on it, you MUST use a california cat (available at any exhaust supplier) or it wont pass. If it's just federal emissions you can buy a cat for 60 dollars from the experts at auto zone and have a shop weld it in for an hour and a half labor. We do universals for 230 plus tax installed with me supplying the part, if its a cali cat, universal cat and the install could be close to 450 dollars.
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