2000 Acura TL replacent of catalytic converter

Tiny
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  • 2000 ACURA TL
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
I have already bought an after market converter which the car doesn't accept. After the replacement the light is still on.I now understand that it needs a 3 stage made for this car part. Would you know what manufacturer does Acura use? Or if I put a Benchmark converter will the replacement be successful?
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 AT 9:53 AM

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Tiny
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The fault code for the catalytic converter may be caused by a Mass Airflow Sensor that is slightly out of range. Replacing it will probably fix your problem. As for the after-market catalytic converter, it may or may not be functioning properly. Rather than using the temperature test, the true test is the range of emissions is at the tailpipe.
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 AT 4:26 PM

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