You have to see if the rear 02 sensor is doing it's job. Sometimes they get
sluggish and start lying to the computer but don't set a code as bad. Other
than that, the cat is a good bet.


--
Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Undercar Specialist


"jbourgeois" <jbourgeois@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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> My check engine light has come on, showing a P0420 code. The most
> probable
> cause of this, I'm told, is a failing catalytic converter. No other codes
> show up. The car is 1998 Honda Accord with 133k.
>
> Does anyone disagree with the suggestion that I must install a new
> catalytic
> converter? If I must, should I install an OEM or would Midas do a good
> job
> also?
>
>