the mechnic told me that if i change the catalic converter i will pass the emission but i dont want to pay $150 for it. is there any thing i can do to pass the emmision for cheeper maintainance?
2006-08-12 04:56:42 · 6 answers · asked by abayigzaw 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
no there is nothing else you can do,the converter is the only way you will get it to pass,,and if you remove it,,it surely wont pass,,you might try a used auto parts place,,or junk yard,,check for a good used one,,they usually sell them for about 40 bucks,it would be a cheaper way to get it to pass,,good luck with it.
2006-08-12 05:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
catalic converter should be the last thing you should be touching. First try replacing spark plugs + wires + inspect the distributor cap. Then replace the O2 sensor. The if you fail the emission after this point, that is when you need to replace the cat.
Yes, you can replace cat to pass emission. But if your problem is engine misfiring, that bbrand mew cat isn't going to last long and you will fail the emission again & again.
2006-08-12 20:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sang K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her is a technique that works well (at least it did in my case). Before getting to the station, make sure you can drive it right in and the mech. is ready to do the test. About 1/2 mile before you get to the smog station, put the car in low or 1st or 2nd gear and drive with your engine really wound up. Bring it up to about 5000 or 6000 rpm. Drive like that all the way to the station and get it tested as soon as possible. It worked flawlessly on my car which was an '86 944 Porsche. Good luck .This will make the engine really hot, so watch your water temperature. The heat will do the magic to the catalytic converter.
2006-08-12 21:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Ron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 possibilities
1.) there was a recal on hondas see if yours was one.
2.) get someone to cut it off gut it and drill a small hole in the front and it will pass everytime until you get caught.
3.) Break down and buy one.
2006-08-12 13:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by jeephandle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if the converter is failing the test standards, you will have to replace it
2006-08-12 12:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take your car to a muffler shop yourself and get a price for a catalytic convertor
2006-08-13 00:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by geetarpicker04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋