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99 Accord EX V6, 52,000 miles.

The check engine light went on on 1/2/04. Took it into dealer. They said
it was a problem with the catalytic converter, which will have to be
replaced. None in stock and will not be available for 3 business days.

1) The catalytic converter is covered by special warranty, so i would
not have to pay. I did not ask if this would cover any labor charges.
Will I have to pay for labor or other fees to change the catalytic
converter.


2) Is it rare for a catalytic converter to fail on an 99 Accord, after
52,000 miles?

3) Is this a sign of other things to come? The warranty has run out on
this car?

In article <pEJJb.82297$4F2.8599010@twister.nyc.rr.com>,
Marcos Pilozo <mpilozo@nyc.rr.com> wrote:

> 99 Accord EX V6, 52,000 miles.
>
> The check engine light went on on 1/2/04. Took it into dealer. They said
> it was a problem with the catalytic converter, which will have to be
> replaced. None in stock and will not be available for 3 business days.
>
> 1) The catalytic converter is covered by special warranty, so i would
> not have to pay. I did not ask if this would cover any labor charges.
> Will I have to pay for labor or other fees to change the catalytic
> converter.
>
>
> 2) Is it rare for a catalytic converter to fail on an 99 Accord, after
> 52,000 miles?
>
> 3) Is this a sign of other things to come? The warranty has run out on
> this car?
>
>
>

That's not normal unless the cat was defective from the factory. I'd
investigate more.