Hi Guys.
While driving the catalytic converter light came on. The car has been idling a bit rough with a rattling sound when i step on the accelerator. The car is also not breathing normally through the exhaust pipes. My question is do i need to replace the catalytic convert or can it be repaired also..at what cost is a new a converter.
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Catalytic Converter Golf 6 GTI
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Re: Catalytic Converter Golf 6 GTI
A new Cat will cost in excess of R11K from VW.
And it cannot be repaired.
Much easier and cheaper to have the Cat removed and replaced with a straight bit of tubing or have a new downpipe fitted, then have Cat foolers installed so there are no error messages.
And it cannot be repaired.
Much easier and cheaper to have the Cat removed and replaced with a straight bit of tubing or have a new downpipe fitted, then have Cat foolers installed so there are no error messages.
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Re: Catalytic Converter Golf 6 GTI
Sounds more like pinging. Could be a fuelling issue due to a failed lambda.
I'd suggest getting the car scanned and logged for faults
I'd suggest getting the car scanned and logged for faults
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+1 of checking the error codes. That light can be triggered by a number if things
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Re: Catalytic Converter Golf 6 GTI
Thank you guys.