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2000 Dodge Intrepid Engine light on and failed smog test

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 139,450 MILES
Hi

My car's engine light is on and when a reader is used to determine the problem it states that the problem maybe the catalytic converter or the oxygen intake valves.

After talking with a mechanic who listed the usual noises of a bad catalytic converted I don't think that it is the problem.

I think a leak in the vacuum system is the problem.
How can I make sure it is a leakage in the vacuum system and not the catalytic converter?

And how can I get it fixed?
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 6:46 PM

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Tiny
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You will need the use of a scan tool that a repair staion has because you will need to watch the sensors when its running to determine if its a vacuum leak, o2 sensor or faulty converter. Unfortunately there is no fast fix
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 AT 6:54 PM

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