Catalytic Converter Temperature
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Catalytic Converter Temperature
Hey Yota Techers, I have code P0420 on 2007 2.7 Tacoma. I changed both oxygen sensors which were old anyway and still have the code. I tested the catalytic converter with an infrared thermometer and I get around 320 degrees pre cat and around 420 degrees after cat. I made sure to test where there is no heat shield and pretty sure it's accurate readings. Is this normal pre and post temps for our trucks? I live in CA and the 50 state cats are 6 times the price for 49 state. Unbelievable laws!!! I am trying to avoid shelling out $700+. Any input helps. Thanks.
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Why does that sound way too low??? I know exhaust gases are 1800 degrees at the port, so a working cat should be around 2k degree's. There is a reason for the heat shields, these things start fires.
I know little of CA emissions laws but sounds like your engine is running way too cold, or lean. Check your plugs to see if they are running too hot.
I know little of CA emissions laws but sounds like your engine is running way too cold, or lean. Check your plugs to see if they are running too hot.
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Those are low, but were the readings taken just after start up or after reaching closed loop / operating temp? Hopefully by now, that's been diagnosed and fixed. Or perhaps move out of Cali to a place that does not require emissions.
I paid roughly over $700 for Magnaflow after dealing with that pesky code.
I forgot alternative methods of checking so a quick search:
https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/H...ytic-Converter
Mentions the infrared thermometer test.
If you have a scan tool that can read the oxygen sensor (post cat), the way it reads can confirm cat functioning properly or not. A bad one will give a fluctuating or rapidly changing voltage values. Good cat would give a fairly constant reading over time with little change.
I paid roughly over $700 for Magnaflow after dealing with that pesky code.
I forgot alternative methods of checking so a quick search:
https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/H...ytic-Converter
Mentions the infrared thermometer test.
If you have a scan tool that can read the oxygen sensor (post cat), the way it reads can confirm cat functioning properly or not. A bad one will give a fluctuating or rapidly changing voltage values. Good cat would give a fairly constant reading over time with little change.
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