2004 Chrysler Pacifica Cat converter

Tiny
WOODYINBX
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  • 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Engine Performance problem
2004 Chrysler Pacifica 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 74000+ miles

I recently have had my fuel pumps, timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner replaced. When I received the vehicle it ran fine for about twenty minutes for the ride home then the check engine light came back on again except it is now blinking instead of solid. I had the codes read and the codes shown were 0300, 562, 172. I know P0300 may mean that there is a misfire 562 is low voltage 172 a rich condition called mechanic up he says its the cat converter. Vehicle runs ok for twenty minutes then starts bucking like a bronco could the cat have gone bad or is mechanic hustling me.
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 4:44 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If the cat is plugged, mopst likely you will hear a hissing from it or a rattle indicating damaged internal parts. Also, when they plug, they run extra hot. At night time you can actually see them glowing red hot.
Finally, check to see if there is ample pressure from the exhaust.
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 AT 1:30 PM

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