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Question about a cel

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by emglishe30, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. Jul 9, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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    emglishe30

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    So I stopped by advance auto to have my check engine light code red...The guy said its either A. My catalytic converter or B. The sensor on my cat. Are there any good aftermarket catalytic converters out there that I could get and still keep it legal? If it turns out to be just the sensor how much do they run? And how do I tell if its one or the other causing the the cel to pop up? Thanks
     
  2. Jul 9, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    sensor is about $70 from URD.

    Magnaflow makes a nice flow throu cat also.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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    I see, I am hoping its just a sensor...Cats are expensive...
     
  4. Jul 10, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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    What was the code he pulled?
     
  5. Jul 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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    not sure exactly, the guy just said it was related to the catalytic converter....
     
  6. Jul 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM
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    Sounds like a P0136 or P0420. The 136 would be for the sensor malfunctioning and the 420 is the CAT.

    I am betting on the 136. But try getting the code read again at a different location and see exactly what it is.
     
  7. Jul 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM
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    yeah I should have asked...I was in a rush at the time. I'll go to another location and have them check it...Should I tip the guy for doing it?
     
  8. Jul 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM
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    Hell no. LOL
     
  9. Jul 10, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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    ChrisYoTaCoMa

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    Mine did the same codes, when I replaced my O2 sensor all the codes went bye-bye... And never returned.
     
  10. Jul 10, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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    well I didn't want to seem like a dick haha. I have a hard enough time tipping a waiter..
     
  11. Jul 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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    well I got the code red and it was a p0420..So I guess its time for a new cat. I was looking into a magnaflow cat. Are there any benefits with these or should I just try and find a factory replacement?
     
  12. Jul 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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    I have heard stories that taco's don't like aftermarket CAT's. Whether or not this is true, I don't know. You have three options; find an aftermarket, go with oem, or just get an O2 simulator. One major deciding factor is emissions. If your state "sniffs", then the OEM would be the way to go. If they don't, you could just go with the simulator.
     
  13. Jul 25, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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    thanks for the input..I would like to hear more about this magnaflow issue..
     
  14. Jul 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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    I can't help you with the Magnaflow. Maybe someone will chime in who can.
     

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