Help---2000 Accord 4 cyl Catalytic Converter.ULEV

[GoHeels1981]

Need to replace the above converter.......any thoughts on whether I need to go back with OEM, or are there any good aftermarket brands..........which wont set off a check engine light. Should I replace all the Oxygen sensors while i am doing this? Car has 139,000 miles and runs like a top. The car runs fine but has an internal "rattle" that is getting worse. BTW, it is not the heat shield if you are wondering but sounds like a rock rolling around in a tin can.

Thanks for your help.

 

[JTK]

I don't know the rules/regulations in VA, but AFAIK, some States won't allow the sale/installation of aftermarket CCs on 1996+ vehicles. Too bad you're beyond the 7/70 Fed. emissions warranty on it. I'd live with the rattle awhile longer.

Joel

 

[bdcardinal]

If this were CA your answer would be easy, a trip to the Honda dealer, or a CARB approved direct replacement cat if available.

 

[Mr Nice]

Here in FL any muffer shop could do it since we don't have any smog testing. I would replace the O2 sensor at that mileage.

 

[Trav]

Rock Auto has Eastern,AP and Bosal all about $150.The Eastern direct fit are very good at not tripping cat codes.I would change the O2 sensors also (use Denso direct fit not universal).Stay clear of the universal fit cats for ease of installation at home.

Rock auto code for 5% put it in the "where did you here about us"
box.Code: 22269571327629 valid til nov 15 2009

 

[brianl703]

Originally Posted By: JTK
I don't know the rules/regulations in VA, but AFAIK, some States won't allow the sale/installation of aftermarket CCs on 1996+ vehicles.


VA is not CA, so there is no problem with replacing the cat with an aftermarket one.

 

[benjamming]

GoHeels1981,

I (sorta) hate to do this but why do you need to replace the converter? I know that you said rattle but it seems a little strange for no CELs & the cat to be bad.