You are here: Forums Pickups Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma Catalytic Converter Issues

Toyota Tacoma Catalytic Converter Issues

11 messages,  Last post on Feb 05, 2009 at 10:09 AM

You are in the Toyota Tacoma Forum. Your Host is kcram

What is this discussion about? Toyota Tacoma, Exhaust, Truck

Messages Page 2 of 2 1 2 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#2 of 11 Re: help! replacing catalytic converter [uncle_shlomo] by ltmar Mar 27, 2007 (5:15 am)
Replying to: uncle_shlomo (Mar 26, 2007 1:40 pm) This is an easy job. You may need a torch to heat the nuts to get them loose. Make sure you have the right gaskets and replace the hardware. I purchased a replacement catalytic converter for my '92 truck from Performance Products.
#3 of 11 96 Tacoma Catalytic Converter Problem by famousamos0307 Aug 26, 2007 (11:42 am)
#4 of 11 96 Tacoma Catalytic Converter Problem by famousamos0307 Aug 11, 2007 (7:11 pm)
I have a 1996 Tacoma, 2WD, V4. About two years ago, I had a spark plug go bad, and I had to replace the spark plug wires because the wire on that same cylinder had a pretty bad crack. Not a big deal, although I had to drive it for a few days in that condition before it was replaced(admittedly this wasn't a good idea, but at the time I had no other options). A few months after that, my check engine light came on, with the "catalyst efficiency below threshold". I had it repaired, which ended up requiring a new catalytic converter, EGR valve and exhaust manifold.   Fast forward to about a month or two ago, when I had another spark plug/wire go bad, both on the same cylinder again. I repaired it immediately that time. About two weeks ago, my check engine light came on again...again with the catalyst efficiency code. I believe that there is an underlying issue of some kind that's causing this to keep happening(one that the lovely people who repaired my car the first time clearly missed/ignored). Does anyone have any idea about what could cause this to keep happening? Replies to this message: jsouza (Aug 26, 2007 11:42 am)
#5 of 11 Re: 96 Tacoma Catalytic Converter Problem [famousamos0307] by jsouza Aug 26, 2007 (11:42 am)
Replying to: famousamos0307 (Aug 11, 2007 7:11 pm) I have a 97 and I am having/had a similar issues. See my posting Check Engins/Diag code date 8.25   About 2 years ago my O2 senor was bad and had to be replaced. Now I have EGR and CAT issues but the truck is running fine. No plug issues like yu had, that I know of and nothing mention from the Toyota diag I had done.   I think there is a broader issue with quality on these parts.   Any one else having EGR and cat issues?
#6 of 11 2004 Tacoma catalytic converter replacement by whdtt Aug 28, 2008 (11:29 am)
Hello, My catalytic converter was stolen 2 nights ago, and am having difficulty determining what to replace it with.   Some specifics: '04 Tacoma, 4x4, 3.4L V6. Under the hood, the emissions sticker states ""Meets all Federal and California emissions standards...." And in a box it states "OBD II Compliant".   Now I know that all newer vehicles are OBD II compliant. BUT i don't know if i need the CARB certification on my new converter (i don't live in CA). Most aftermarket catcon's are "49 state" legal, and OBDII compliant, but I believe that my truck was sold as a "50 state" legal truck (it was an option that came on the truck by default). If it helps, I need a "direct fit" not a "universal fit" as I still have the flanges, but cannot weld.   So what do I need to buy, to make sure the O2 sensor, CEL, emissions, inspections, etc. don't come back to bite me???
#8 of 11 Catalytic Converter theft deterrent by tacomaguy Dec 02, 2008 (6:46 pm)
See my 10/29 post in the "Toyota Tacoma 2005+" forum. Above post shows why you need one of these units. Also, can be transferred from one car to another. Replies to this message: oldasdirt78 (Feb 05, 2009 10:09 am)
#9 of 11 Re: Catalytic Converter theft deterrent [tacomaguy] by oldasdirt78 Feb 05, 2009 (10:09 am)
Replying to: tacomaguy (Dec 02, 2008 6:46 pm) This converter is specifically formulated for maximum performance with a budget in mind. Our parts uses all OEM connections and will fit any aftermarket parts using OEM connections, including shorty headers and cat-back exhaust systems. This is an OBDII Compliant 49 state legal part. Just go here magnaflow catalytic converter and get another one on sale

Messages Page 2 of 2 1 2 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Pickups Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma Catalytic Converter Issues