catalytic converter

[dick1974]

in a newbi


my catalytic converter pluged up and was glowing red so i replaced it now i can't start my car any idea's?

[exman98]

does it do nothing when you turn the key, try to turn over, make any electrical sound.

sounds stupid but did you plug every thing back in (like the battery)

[dxasaurus]

Happened to a friend. Make sure there is/was nothing in the CAT before you installed it, blocking the flow.

[dick1974]

Originally Posted by exman98

does it do nothing when you turn the key, try to turn over, make any electrical sound.

sounds stupid but did you plug every thing back in (like the battery)

it turns over it just won't run. well i pulled the MAP sensor and it would run but not well
i give up thought this site would help before i take it to the shop

[exman98]

we all dont have magical powers here.

[superbluecivicsi]

how does a cat turn red? car cranks but wont turn over.

check spark and fuel.