2001 Regal Cat. Converter V-6 automatic Trans.

Tiny
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A friend recently had the Cat. Converter replaced. A aftermarket one was used. Now the check engine light stays on all the time. He has tried clearing all the codes. The vehicle has 104 thousand miles on it.

A GM dealer told him that if a aftermarket Cat. Is used this sometimes happens, and there is nothing that can be done about it.

Any truth to this?

Thanks for you help
Friday, November 9th, 2007 AT 9:40 AM

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Tiny
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That depends on the cat. If it was a direct replacement cat, probably not. If this was a one size fits all type cat or a non OEM type, then yes, it will command the SES lamp on.
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007 AT 1:16 AM
Tiny
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Is there any way to reset it.
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Saturday, November 10th, 2007 AT 5:54 AM

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