catalytic converter?

200,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YUKONJANE321
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cat at full operating temperature is only 90 degrees in front and 130 degrees in rear.
Nov 7, 2022 at 1:56 AM
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Is this Fahrenheit or Celsius? It sounds like the cat is working what seems to be the problem cold exhaust?
Nov 7, 2022 at 3:45 AM
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YUKONJANE321
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How can a catalytic converter only be 90 degrees Fahrenheit when it's completely warmed up?
Nov 16, 2022 at 5:37 AM
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Yep, it should be hotter than that. Can you test the meter on something else? Also are you pointing the meter at the inlet pipe?
Nov 16, 2022 at 5:39 AM
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