Three Way Catalytic Converter, Checking

Test requirements

• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
• Oxygen Sensors OK.
• No leaks or damage to exhaust system.

Test procedure 

-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

-- Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Function test 

-- Perform the function test in Diagnostic Mode 06. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

-- Switch the ignition off.

If the specified values are exceeded:

-- Check the exhaust system for leaks.

-- If necessary, repair the leak in the exhaust system.

-- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .

-- Perform a road test to verify Repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .

If the DTC does return and no leaks are found in the exhaust system:

-- Replace the catalytic converter including front exhaust pipe. Refer to the Repair information.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .