Catalytic Converter, Checking

Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS 

Prior to repair work, perform a preliminary check to verify the condition. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Generic scan tool

Test requirements 

• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
• Oxygen Sensors OK.
• No leaks or damage to exhaust system.

Function test 

-- Perform the function test in Diagnostic Mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are exceeded:

-- Check the exhaust system for leaks.

-- If necessary, repair the leak in the exhaust system.

-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .

-- Perform a road test to verify Repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

-- End diagnosis.

If no leaks are found in the exhaust system:

-- Replace the catalytic converter with front exhaust pipe. Refer to the appropriate service information.

Final procedures 

-- After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .