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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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I was just curious would my Catalytic Converter make my jeep sputter if it was clogged up? iv changed fuel filters, gas tank has been dropped and etc... this is the last thing i can think of that might be causing the problem. sometimes when i start it i can just let it idle for about 3 mins and it will start to bog down on me. the rpms will go all the way down under 500 and then it will shoot up to 900-1000 rpm by its self as if its trying not to die and then it will be fine.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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No ideas?
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Might be your fuel pump, they have a spot on the rail to check your fuel pressure. I belive it should have a green cap on it. It might be the cats also.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by greenjeep23
Might be your fuel pump, they have a spot on the rail to check your fuel pressure. I belive it should have a green cap on it. It might be the cats also.
My mom had the fuel pump replaced on it as soon as she bought it for me. This is my first car
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Its indeed possible, however a bit unlikely. Is yours welded or clamped on?

If clamped pull it off for diagnosing.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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i've seen converters do some freaky things
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Its indeed possible, however a bit unlikely. Is yours welded or clamped on?

If clamped pull it off for diagnosing.
it is welded
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Pull a O2 sensor out before the cat and see if it still doe's it.

Thats how I test for bad cats quickly.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepingDan
Pull a O2 sensor out before the cat and see if it still doe's it.

Thats how I test for bad cats quickly.
where is it located exactly?
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Look for a plug directly into the exhaust between the cat and the motor. It should be closer to the upward swing of the exaust, if that makes any sense.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Look for a plug directly into the exhaust between the cat and the motor. It should be closer to the upward swing of the exaust, if that makes any sense.
All right ima do this tomorrow when its day time, Thank you and ima post the results
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Originally Posted by PurpleKrawler
All right ima do this tomorrow when its day time, Thank you and ima post the results
If I get a break ill run outside and take a pic.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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If you pull the O2 sensor off an OBD2 Jeep it will throw a code and run horribly... If you unplug it, it will run fine but still throw a code. Just a heads up.
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