2003 Honda Odyssey Repair Question
Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Dealer, Warranty.
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Asked on December 17, 2007
2003 Honda Odyssey catalytic converter
I took my car to the dealer b/c a mechanic told me it might need a new catalytic converter, which would be covered under warranty. The dealer said the cat is fine, but it needs a new B-pipe, which costs over $500 (p&l), and is NOT covered under the warranty. So, what is the B-pipe, and how do you tell if it needs to be replaced? Also, how can you tell if the cat needs to be replaced? (My car had passed inspection a few months ago and has no symptoms of problems.)
Asked by shanoAnswer
Replied on December 17, 2007
how can you tell if the cat needs to be replaced? (My car had passed inspection a few months ago and has no symptoms of problems.)
Get a gas analysis done before and after the catalytic converter this will tell if the converter is doing its job. As for the pipe do you hear an exhaust leak? Its a 2003 I don't think its collapse inside the pipe causing problems
Replied on December 17, 2007
Two ways to check for a bad converter, most reliable way is backpressure test, the 02 sesnor is removed, backpressure gauge is inserted and a reading is taken, you can however rap on it with a rubber mallet, see if anything rattlles inside! The B pipe is probably the one just behind the cat, if it has even a small hole, the emmissions test will detect it...