Sorry. I got a problem in my 2006 Pontiac torrent awd car. The check light came on and the car consumes fuel. I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed it to be exhaust sensors which he replaced with a new one. The check light went off. After a day driving it came back on. I took it back to the mechanic after diagnosis it was a heater bank resistance sensor with a possible issue of check engine light. I replaced the sensor but the check engine light was still on. My mechanic advised I should be driving it like that . He said the check light will go away once I embark on a far journey and the sensor heats up. Pls what shall I do.? Is he right? Pls advise.
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Also my fans don't come on until the engine heats up this shortens my coolant as u keep topping up coolant every 2 or 3 days when it falls below cold fill. The mechanic advised I remove the thermostat and connect the fans direct. What do you advise sir
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What is the code ?
The fans come on at a temperature of 215 to 225.
Unless the coolant is overflowing from the reservoir, you have a leak somewhere.
Did the mechanic pressure test the cooling system?
The fans come on at a temperature of 215 to 225.
Unless the coolant is overflowing from the reservoir, you have a leak somewhere.
Did the mechanic pressure test the cooling system?
The code is P0420
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Read the causes of P0420 and find a ASE certified mechanic.
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
How to diagnose, repair, and info on symptoms and causes of a P0420 engine code which means the catalytic converter is no longer performing at a normal level.
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Thanks for the reply sir. The mechanic inspected the catalyst converter and said it has blocked . can I get a new one ? I'm in nigeria
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Maybe try this place:
Www.carpartsnigeria.com
Any aftermarket converter will do but they don't last as long as the factory ones. ( Measure the length)
You can run it with a exhaust pipe in place of the convertor untill you get one, just cut the flanges off the old convertor and weld a pipe in-between. You are going to have to do anyways when you get a new convertor unless it's a used factory one. Car may run more rich and use more gas untill you get it fixed right.
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Any aftermarket converter will do but they don't last as long as the factory ones. ( Measure the length)
You can run it with a exhaust pipe in place of the convertor untill you get one, just cut the flanges off the old convertor and weld a pipe in-between. You are going to have to do anyways when you get a new convertor unless it's a used factory one. Car may run more rich and use more gas untill you get it fixed right.
Doug in P.R.
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I never heard of coolant going low unless u have a leak. If u don't find a leak could be a head gasket leaking into a cylinder