2003 Toyota Corolla catalytic converter

TUCKERTEACHE

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2003 TOYOTA COROLLA

2003 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl 83,000 miles

i was told by a mechanic that I need to replace my catalytic converter. What is the usual price for this, and how long does a converter usually last?

Friday, January 23rd, 2009 AT 11:20 AM

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DOCFIXIT

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OEM are expensive @$700 to $1200. They will last car life unless an engine problem damages it. What is car doing to have you take to shop?

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Friday, January 23rd, 2009 AT 3:11 PM

TUCKERTEACHE

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My check engine light has been going on and off, and I have now been told by 2 mechanics that it is the converter. Each charging 800-1600.

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Monday, January 26th, 2009 AT 1:35 PM

DOCFIXIT

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Go to an Auto Zone have codes read then post will advise

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Monday, January 26th, 2009 AT 2:09 PM

MMPRINCE4000

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Have them perform a backpressure test on the convertor, this will give you difinitive evidence that the convertor is clogged.

Convertors fail, generally because of incorrect air/fuel mixture, or an impact to the convertor itself (rock, curb)

But I agree with Doc, have the codes read, if you have a rich mixture, then get that fixed first, otherwise you will be replacing the convertor again.

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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 11:08 AM