Catalytic converter problems

Catalytic converter: Equipment in the exhaust system that transforms the contaminant gases radiated by the car.
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Stalls in high revolution ranges SolvedSolved

Honda Civic 2000  250000 miles
My car stalls out of the blue, almost every day. The curious thing about it is that since I've bought it, the check engine light has been turned on, and when it fails this light turns off, just as if the computer was reset for some minutes. When the vehicle stalls, I open the switch and check whether all the lights are on, the only case in which the car starts again. Many times it happens that I open the switch and all the lights but the check engine one are turned on, and then the engine won't start. The scanner has been connected but no code is released (only the ABS code and the Catalytic converter one). Hope someone can help me, thanks.
erna from United States 11 years ago  
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sylvester from United States 11 years ago
If the check engine light is on it means that there is some sensor which is damaged, but apparently not causing any failure in your vehicle. On the other hand, if it is off it means that the computer is not opening and thus not sending either spark nor fuel. This failure is not provided by the scanner. Now, as the computer recibes a signal from a fuse and has got a relay, you should first check this two things. After doing so, you should take out the computer and try with a different one.
erna from United States 11 years ago
Thanks, sylvester, it is just as you describe it. It seems as though the problem was the computer. It has been scanned, the computer feeding checked and apparently everything is now ok. I really don't know which was the exact solution, but it has not failed again. Thank you so much.
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Overheating SolvedSolved

Honda Civic 2000  150000 miles
Hello, I'm having problems with my vehicle. It overheats, evaporating all of the antifreeze coming to the deposit or water recovery system, so I need to be adding water every three days. I've already changed hoses, the thermostat, suspenders, the water pump, the radiator and many radiator plugs. I've then been told that the problem was the catalytic converter and so I changed it, but nothing ever changed. Any ideas?
Bess from United States 11 years ago  
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Lil from United States 11 years ago
Your problem must be in the gasket's head. You should tell your mechanic to remove it, check it under pressure and check the block as well.
Plex from New Zealand 10 years ago
Wasup Lil I'm having a similar problem like Bess but with a 2005 Ford explorer v6 4.0 xlt are you able to help me please I haven't replaced any parts yet but I'm want to know where do I start looking for the problem when I drive long distance da gauges come on and needle shoot straight to high and sometimes wen I drive slow it goes back down another problem is wen I start up engine and rev it to its max da needle just stops at 3000rpm it doesn't go past it ill be very grateful to have your advice on this problem if you know wat to do thanks for your appreciation
Bess from United States 11 years ago
You were right Lil, the gasket's head has been changed, it has been brushed and welded. The problem is now solved, thank you so much.
Khan from Canada 5 months ago
I have a honda civic 2006 when heater is on burning engine oil smell is coming from vents while its ok if air condition is on. I have cleaned the engine and leaks plus steam cleaned the vents and fan also changed the filter but its still there may i know any solution for this?
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