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Stock JK TechBulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.
Hi, I just dropped my car to the mechanic as I had the check engine light on. they told me is the catalytic convertor and the parts are $3,000 and the labor $600. I googled catalytic convertor JK and I found this part with price between $260 to $$500.
What is correct price? can someone send me a link?
Holy cow, I just replaced mine a couple years ago and it was $850 for the Mopar part from their parts distribution center. Throw in the O2 sensors and some minor hardware, and I can see it being a $3,000 parts quote now based on the price Q-Tec and others are quoting. Time for the aftermarket (as long as you aren't in a state that will rigidly test your emissions).
Holy cow, I just replaced mine a couple years ago and it was $850 for the Mopar part from their parts distribution center. Throw in the O2 sensors and some minor hardware, and I can see it being a $3,000 parts quote now based on the price Q-Tec and others are quoting. Time for the aftermarket (as long as you aren't in a state that will rigidly test your emissions).
Yup I never should have waited and just did the CAT on mine 2 years ago. It was only a $1500 repair then. Now its double the price if not more at $3k. I simply cannot sink that into my JK with 215k miles on it. I am looking at getting a non-Mopar CAT installed or at least purchased in another state and then hopefully having it pass SMOG in CA somehow. I have until February to figure this out or else its the death of my vehicle. I posted about this a while back asking about getting the CAT aftermarket out of state. I just wonder if it will pass smog?
I was told any vehicle would pass smog if you were able to time it with the check engine light off with all banks up and running. For example, it seems as if the computer doesn't detect the bad CAT until 150 miles when it does a self check, but you need at least 50 miles to get a smog on the vehicle. Is it a waste to try and time this?
If you go to sell the vehicle even if I do pass smog in february, the remote start will not work and the person buying has to be alright with a constant check engine light on. Not great for resale value.
Can someone explain this. For example, I go to the Walker link above and as soon as I select CA there are no Jeep Products available. If I select any other state, the product below on the link shows up:
"FITS FED. & CALIF. EMISSION MODELS, NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA AND OTHER CARB-COMPLIANT STATES. LEGAL IN NEW YORK AND MAINE ON EPA FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY. CONSULT THE AFTERMARKET CONVERTER REGULATIONS IN YOUR STATE FOR DETAILS., EXHAUST GASKET IS RECOMMENDED, ULTRA DIRECT FIT TYPE"
Can I buy this and have it shipped to a family member in AZ and then install myself? Will it pass emissions in CA or would I need to have someone on the inside here in CA that would look past the fact its not for CA? I want to get this problem solved ASAP since I am due for smog in February.
OK I got some info from a local shop here in CA. Looking to confirm with some forum members here please. What would you do in my situation? My JK has 215k on it. I was thinking about finally selling it for a new, updated model looking for some comfort since Im getting close to 40 years old now lol! Heated seats sound like dream.
The local shop says you cannot just put in a different CAT from out of state since it would fail inspection. The "numbers have to match" from the original CAT. But I could cut out Bank 2 (which is what is throwing the code) and weld in a new bank 2, that way the numbers match, and it would pass inspection.
It's either this or buying a new Mopar unit for $1800. The vehicle will definitely be sold within a year or two, so I would hate to spend $1800 on a brand-new CAT, although it was covered under lifetime warranty and everything has been either fixed by me or the dealer to where the jeep is mechanically excellent except for this issue.
Appreciate the help. I'm not even sure what I could sell it for, but it KBB around 8-10k Private Party and the used market is pretty strong. There is some surface rust and sun fade and dents and scratches but a lot of upgrades also.
What would you do? I at least have 6 more months with it at minimum, and it needs to pass SMOG inspection by February.
Last edited by EHarris; 11-04-2021 at 09:21 AM.
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10-27-2021, 08:17 AM
Catalytic convertor ?
