I've had multiple diagnoses and it is the catalytic converter, everyone who tests it gets the same result. Where can I find a cheap cat for my 2010 Honda CRV? The lowest price I can find is $417 from a local place, nothing lower online. It's the upstream cat, need direct fit. Can anyone help with leads?

Also, my a/c "went," the Honda diagnosis was a/c coil failing; it was working on and off, now it's off. It does blow air but it's hot. I cannot go through another summer without a/c. Any places I can get a cheap compressor? Thanks?

What's the deal with CRVs anyway? Seems the problems I have are BIG EXPENSIVE ones. I had a Toyota...no problems at all besides regular maintenance, and this CRV only has 104K miles. Thanks!

 

I have a 2013 crv dtec, I have the same problem with the cat. I am looking for a cat replacement cost as well.

 

Why is the cat failing prematurely and how are they testing it?
the ac coil can be replaced

 

I don't know how they are testing it, but they are using a scanner, everyone, including the dealer, garage, Auto Zone, etc. gets the same code for catalytic converter. I feel confident that's what it is.

It was diagnosed as a/c coil, but seems it's gotten worse, so it might need the entire compressor now. I hate to do trial and error, it's too costly when you are paying someone else.

 

ODBII codes are not definitive diagnostic solutions. They see what they see, they are clues. It's just as likely there is a bad wire/connect or even another related component.
I read too many forums and one thing I've noticed is the Generation III CR-Vs (2007-2011) have way less issues than the older and newer models.

 

I don't know the exact code # they were getting. How can I be sure it's a wire and not the cat? The problem is that, it's like running around in circles with people here saying it's something smaller - but the actual guys doing the work don't feel that way, they are saying they know these issues that that's what it is. One garage said, "if the guys on your Honda blog are not mechanics, then you should listen to a mechanic, we know what we are doing." Any ideas as to how I can sensibly resolve this?

 

Bruh. There’s one for $210 + tax + shipping on rockauto. How’d you miss that???
Unless you’re in CA or somewhere that needs CARB parts...

Before replacing a cat it’s general practice to look at the O2 voltage. Could possibly be a wire issue as mentioned above but usually on these newer cars you’d have a circuit code somewhere. Although, a good tech could check continuity/resistance of the circuits between the PCM connectors and the O2 just to make sure, and the connectors themselves for loose pins etc if that’s not too much of a pain.
I dont have any experience with the 3rd gens but I’ve replaced a few cats on cars that are 9-10 years old within the last few years. Just an observation. With the money you save getting that cheaper cat, maybe replace your spark plugs and get a valve adjustment if applicable.

Mechanics are on this forum by the way.

 

I asked him several times about the O2 sensors, he said, no he's sure it's not O2 sensors. Spark plugs are new. I'm sure it's the cat. Thanks for telling me about rockauto, I'll check there.