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Search Auto Parts Search 2001 Honda Civic EX 173k miles - Aftermarket Cat installed by auto shop in California without knowledge/consent Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine ODB2 Fault Codes Vikku New User Aug 16, 2012, 4:05 PM Post #1 of 3 (2121 views) 2001 Honda Civic EX 173k miles - Aftermarket Cat installed by auto shop in California without knowledge/consent Sign In I have a 2001 Civic EX (173000 miles) in California and had got my Check Engine light inspected at a local repair shop. The car had 2 codes P1457 and P0420... the mechanic said that the Catalytic Convertor was bad and needed replacement (in addition to some 3-way purge valve in the EVAP system).. He quoted a price of $400 for the cat (parts + labor) and I asked him to repair. However, he installed an aftermarket Catalytic converter (without my knowledge) and mentioned it only when I went to take my car back as a matter-of-fact FYI statement. I didn't know the implications, but on coming home and reading up some stuff online, I realised that aftermarket catalytic convertors are not legal in California and can also cause issues with smog checks in the future. I'm not sure what my options are and what exactly should I be doing. Pls help! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 16, 2012, 4:21 PM Post #2 of 3 (2110 views) Re: 2001 Honda Civic EX 173k miles - Aftermarket Cat installed by auto shop in California without knowledge/consent Sign In You are correct. You also paid too much for an aftermarket converter. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 16, 2012, 5:14 PM Post #3 of 3 (2083 views) Re: 2001 Honda Civic EX 173k miles - Aftermarket Cat installed by auto shop in California without knowledge/consent Sign In The aftermarket does make catalyst for vehicles that are CARB certified. I know Walker and Eastern make CARB compliant converters. The factory catalyst is over a thousand dollars. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 16, 2012, 5:29 PM)   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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