Re: How much to replace 2001 Honda CR/V Catalytic Converter

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Re: How much to replace 2001 Honda CR/V Catalytic Converter

motsco_

27 Sep 2007 18:04

> Two separate Honda dealers have diagnosed a failed catalytic converter
> on my daughter's 2001 Honda CR/V. One wants $1,100 to fix it. The
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> Thanks

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The dealer probably didn't even ask whether she's ever had her valves
adjusted. On the first generation CR-V they need to be adjusted to the
loose side of the specs every 30,000 Miles (50,000 Km). There's a big
fat lie in the (North American versions of the) Owner's Manual.

An aftermarket cat will be OK, but don't bother replacing the cat if you
haven't isolated what caused it to fail. Has her car ever stalled within
the first five minutes of start-up? That's the other most important
symptom of tight valves.

Here's an older thread you could start with:
http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=2084&highlight=burnt

When you quote ENGINE TROUBLE CODES, it's very helpful to give the
actual numeric code. The 'interpretation' is often found to be meaningless.

'Curly'

Dejola	27 Sep 2007 14:44
Two separate Honda dealers have diagnosed a failed catalytic converter on my daughter's 2001 Honda CR/V. One wants $1,100 to fix it. The other simply says, "Thousands." The catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The car has 105,000 miles on it. Can anyone give me an authorative real world estimate of what this repair should cost, including if done by someone other than a dealer? Thanks

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