i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent

thx,
Johnner

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
@p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:

> i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>



What's the specific problem?


--
Tegger

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www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
@p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:

> i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>



What's the specific problem?


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
@p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:

> i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>



What's the specific problem?


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
@p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:

> i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>



What's the specific problem?


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>
> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> > cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> > ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> > pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> > hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>
> What's the specific problem?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter
because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor. i am not sure of the
specific problem, so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.

thx,
johnner

 

On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>
> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> > cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> > ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> > pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> > hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>
> What's the specific problem?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter
because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor. i am not sure of the
specific problem, so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.

thx,
johnner

 

On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>
> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> > cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> > ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> > pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> > hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>
> What's the specific problem?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter
because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor. i am not sure of the
specific problem, so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.

thx,
johnner

 

On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>
> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so i
> > cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off and
> > ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so i can
> > pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat is
> > hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>
> What's the specific problem?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter
because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor. i am not sure of the
specific problem, so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.

thx,
johnner

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in
news:1171412254.876849.12720@l53g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com:

> On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
>> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>>
>> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so
>> > i cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off
>> > and ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so
>> > i can pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat
>> > is hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>>
>> What's the specific problem?
>>
>>
>>
>
> its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter



SO... What's the code?
P0420?
P1245657890?
Cough it up.

When did this start?
Did you replace the secondary O2 sensor or the primary?
Why was the O2 sensor replaced?
Has anyone checked for exhaust system leaks, cracked exhaust manifold?



> because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor.



How do you know that's the reason? And which sensor? What was the actual
code?



> i am not sure of the
> specific problem,



Then you are embarking on an expensive experiment that may lead you
absolutely nowhere except to a thinner wallet.



> so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
> action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
> engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
> taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
> taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.
>


Jeez, before you go running yourself directly into the nearest brick
wall, HELP US HELP YOU. This means giving DETAILS.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in
news:1171412254.876849.12720@l53g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com:

> On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
>> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>>
>> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so
>> > i cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off
>> > and ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so
>> > i can pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat
>> > is hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>>
>> What's the specific problem?
>>
>>
>>
>
> its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter



SO... What's the code?
P0420?
P1245657890?
Cough it up.

When did this start?
Did you replace the secondary O2 sensor or the primary?
Why was the O2 sensor replaced?
Has anyone checked for exhaust system leaks, cracked exhaust manifold?



> because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor.



How do you know that's the reason? And which sensor? What was the actual
code?



> i am not sure of the
> specific problem,



Then you are embarking on an expensive experiment that may lead you
absolutely nowhere except to a thinner wallet.



> so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
> action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
> engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
> taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
> taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.
>


Jeez, before you go running yourself directly into the nearest brick
wall, HELP US HELP YOU. This means giving DETAILS.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in
news:1171412254.876849.12720@l53g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com:

> On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
>> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>>
>> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so
>> > i cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off
>> > and ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so
>> > i can pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat
>> > is hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>>
>> What's the specific problem?
>>
>>
>>
>
> its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter



SO... What's the code?
P0420?
P1245657890?
Cough it up.

When did this start?
Did you replace the secondary O2 sensor or the primary?
Why was the O2 sensor replaced?
Has anyone checked for exhaust system leaks, cracked exhaust manifold?



> because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor.



How do you know that's the reason? And which sensor? What was the actual
code?



> i am not sure of the
> specific problem,



Then you are embarking on an expensive experiment that may lead you
absolutely nowhere except to a thinner wallet.



> so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
> action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
> engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
> taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
> taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.
>


Jeez, before you go running yourself directly into the nearest brick
wall, HELP US HELP YOU. This means giving DETAILS.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

JohnDavidHickman@gmail.com wrote in
news:1171412254.876849.12720@l53g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com:

> On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
>> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>>
>> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so
>> > i cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off
>> > and ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so
>> > i can pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat
>> > is hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>>
>> What's the specific problem?
>>
>>
>>
>
> its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter



SO... What's the code?
P0420?
P1245657890?
Cough it up.

When did this start?
Did you replace the secondary O2 sensor or the primary?
Why was the O2 sensor replaced?
Has anyone checked for exhaust system leaks, cracked exhaust manifold?



> because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor.



How do you know that's the reason? And which sensor? What was the actual
code?



> i am not sure of the
> specific problem,



Then you are embarking on an expensive experiment that may lead you
absolutely nowhere except to a thinner wallet.



> so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
> action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
> engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
> taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
> taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.
>


Jeez, before you go running yourself directly into the nearest brick
wall, HELP US HELP YOU. This means giving DETAILS.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

On Feb 13, 4:52 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote innews:1171412254.876849.12720@l53g2000cwa.googleg roups.com:
>
>
>
> > On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> >> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
> >> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>
> >> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so
> >> > i cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off
> >> > and ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so
> >> > i can pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat
> >> > is hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>
> >> What's the specific problem?
>
> > its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter
>
> SO... What's the code?
> P0420?
> P1245657890?
> Cough it up.
>
> When did this start?
> Did you replace the secondary O2 sensor or the primary?
> Why was the O2 sensor replaced?
> Has anyone checked for exhaust system leaks, cracked exhaust manifold?
>
> > because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor.
>
> How do you know that's the reason? And which sensor? What was the actual
> code?
>
> > i am not sure of the
> > specific problem,
>
> Then you are embarking on an expensive experiment that may lead you
> absolutely nowhere except to a thinner wallet.
>
> > so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
> > action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
> > engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
> > taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
> > taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.
>
> Jeez, before you go running yourself directly into the nearest brick
> wall, HELP US HELP YOU. This means giving DETAILS.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

word. may take a few--i'll get the info.
thx

 

On Feb 13, 4:52 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote innews:1171412254.876849.12720@l53g2000cwa.googleg roups.com:
>
>
>
> > On Feb 13, 2:43 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> >> JohnDavidHick...@gmail.com wrote in news:1171405287.697855.162790
> >> @p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com:
>
> >> > i have a 2001 honda civic ex with cat probs. Just moved to Cali so
> >> > i cant get an aftermarket cat. Dont know if i should take it off
> >> > and ripp around like a bandit or take it off and get it repaired so
> >> > i can pass inspection....just dont know. i do know that the old cat
> >> > is hurting my engine so any feedback would be excellent
>
> >> What's the specific problem?
>
> > its throwing the check engine light code for catalytic converter
>
> SO... What's the code?
> P0420?
> P1245657890?
> Cough it up.
>
> When did this start?
> Did you replace the secondary O2 sensor or the primary?
> Why was the O2 sensor replaced?
> Has anyone checked for exhaust system leaks, cracked exhaust manifold?
>
> > because i took too long replacing the o2 sensor.
>
> How do you know that's the reason? And which sensor? What was the actual
> code?
>
> > i am not sure of the
> > specific problem,
>
> Then you are embarking on an expensive experiment that may lead you
> absolutely nowhere except to a thinner wallet.
>
> > so i am wondering, what would be the best course of
> > action: 1) take my cat conv off until inspection? (would it hurt my
> > engine, would i get pulled over, etc.) 2) also i was thinking about
> > taking my car into a local cat shop but they dont do the labor for
> > taking it off, so i also need to know how to take the cat off.
>
> Jeez, before you go running yourself directly into the nearest brick
> wall, HELP US HELP YOU. This means giving DETAILS.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

word. may take a few--i'll get the info.
thx