So today I became the proud owner of a '00 Civic Si. However, it did come with a check engine light and the only trouble code on the ECU was telling me that I needed to shell out $750 on a new converter. I simply have two questions. One, the mileage on the car is about 120,000, is this the normal time for the converter to fail or is it deemed premature? Two, I plan on replacing it myself so I wanted to double check on the process; it's basically unbolt the old, bolt in the new, and disconnect the negative terminal to reset the ECU, right?

And I ask ahead of time that no one waste their time suggesting that I buy an aftermarket converter to save money; it's my money and I prefer to go genuine OEM in this case. However, anyone with any other advice or information that could come in handy is certainly welcome and greatly appreciated! Thanks.

 

CEL does not tell u to change converter..u would probably just need a new o2 sensor..run a diy CEL.and u will know what needs to be replaced..
besides u can get a nice brand new converter from any muffler shop for like $120..it does the job and it comes with warranty..i bought mine from a muffler shop 2 months ago..it is just a converter..it will meet the emission standard.


Modified by crazyguy at 6:06 AM 9/30/2007

 

Well man if you pay 750 for a converter you might as well give me the money, it is most likely you p2 sensor and if you need to buy a converter it dont cost no 750 dollars. do you homework before you buy anything especially at that price

 

DIY?