kwasley

I need a new catalytic convertor

98 civic si, wondering if there have been any recalls

I've been told honda charges 1000$ and i have about 200$ to spare.

Car insurance

imported_kubu

I just got that replaced on my 98 dx. It costed exactly $1000 at the dealer. They told me that warranty in Canada for the cats were extended to 140000km. I'm not sure if you are aware of that.

imported_loudsubz

never buy the cat from honda way too $$$

your better off buying a hi flow cat for $150 or so

imported_ITK

its true!

imported_trackhack

He is driving a 98 Si (d16y8 engine) therefore it does not have the same exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assembly as the d16y7 engine. The catalytic converter is separate from the exhaust manifold and located underneath the car just behind the engine.

Since your car is a 1998 it means that it is past the emissions warranty. The most economical route would be to replace the faulty converter with the appropriate aftermarket converter from a reputable exhaust shop.
Best of Luck.

Younes Si

wow, fuken sux man

shlammed

$1000 to get a cat replaced and you did it?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA im sorry but that's just hilarious to me considering you could have gone and made a whole new stainless steel exhaust system for less

kwasley

thanks for the advice, i just finished writing a long pleading letter to honda. IT stated my profound love for the organization but expressed my distress as a struggling teenager who bought a civic based on their strong history of dependability.
I made sure they knew that I was going to be buying Hondas for the rest of my life, so maybe, just maybe they will help me out.

Nihon Auto said it would cost around 400$

About the high flow cat, since it allows more emissions to pass through to my exhaust, wouldent it cause my check engine light to permanetly be on.

My check engine light has been on for 4 months now, luckily i still passed emissions and have another two years before i need to replace it, but that ****ing light pisses me off

At night, that bright orange light is so annoying


I even paid 45$ to get the code erased, but after a cruise at a constant speed it lights up again,

Kim

kwasley

btw i have 144 kms, so im going to beg them to fix it

how would i go about the honda dealership asking for a free cat?

imported_Team Rukus

no offence but they dont really give a **** who you are or what you are right now.

just like bill gates said it in the simpsons " i didnt become rich writing out cheques" or something along those lines

electronblue

iTrader: (1)

he is right

Honda Canada is real sticky with warranty. I've seen dealers get unpaid for warranty work because of something small.

DumbasSi

You can easily find a used cat or entire OEM exhaust for your 98 Si. I GAVE mine away when I replaced it. Search the classifieds, there should be a few in there.

Your car is too old and has too many k's for warranty work from Honda.

kwasley

my exhaust is like 2 years old, just need a new cat

if i get a high flow cat, will my check engine light still be on?

imported2nv

change your o2 sensor

kwasley

dont think it will pass emissions

FLIPTHUGZ

my bro got his 99 Si catalytic convertor change at honda and it cost him around 1500 with the o2 sensor...i told him he was ****** in the head for doing it..for dat much!!!!!!

FLIPTHUGZ

one more thing i have a 98 civic sedan and the check engine light been on for a while now 2 and it pass the emissions test like a month ago..

imported_My Blue Si

Most high flow cats are alright for e-test, my old EF passed with one. If it's punched, then it will fail.

HamiltonsIsuzu

pull the bulb out

imported_sleepinDA

do you know that its a cat code for sure if it is i think it only measures cat flow effiiency and if thats the case you should be able to use an aftermarket cat

ask them for the code or get a second opinion