Thought I only needed a new cat converter, turns out I also need the a pipe after seeing it got cut off. Thanks for the informative video. As recent college grad this is really hurting me!!
If you live in CA then you need to share your wealth...you are lucky they took only your cat.....they could have taken your whole car and dismantle it, or vandalize it...like they do with all the pop's and mom's shops...
Thanks you for the excellent video explanation. My 2007 Honda Accord PZEV catalytic converter was stolen last week. Too bad I am in Santa Clara in bay area...2 hours drive away from you. If I were to live in Sacramento you would be my go to mechanic for every auto issue.
thanks for this video. just had my cat sawed off exactly as you described. where do you get the post-cat flange? do you sell it? thank you for this video again. Do you know of any honest/competent shop like yours in the San Diego area?
@@mufflertech There is now - We live in the Central Valley and just recently had carb stolen on 2004 Honda Accord that’s sulev. CARB now approves this aftermarket catalytic converter. Look up part number 770134, I found mine on ebay $500 before tax. They WILL ship to California. You will have to keep all documentation. Even though our engine family was not listed on EO #D798-10, CARB will approve catalytic converter 770134. You must FIRST contact CARB (Submit email to: vref2@foundationccc.org) to request an approval for Muffler shop to install. Then show muffler shop the email addressed to you. After installation, you will get an email similar to this- After catalytic converter #770134 with E.O. #D798-10 is installed for your SULEV certified vehicle, please reply to this email with pictures of the installed unit, invoices for purchase and/or installation, and a copy of the registration. I will be able to clear you for a Referee appointment. The vehicle will have to pass at the Referee so that a BAR label can be attached to identify the accepted catalytic converter for future smog checks. Hope this helps. God Bless.
thank you, your videos are articulated very well, i don't feel like I'm in school with a teacher that is boring me to death. I never thought this would happen to me. But it did on 3/18/22. Made me so infuriated, as I am sure, we all felt the same way. Just want to say please continue to make these videos, you are really giving great info to people like me that knows nothing mechanical about my 2006 Honda Accord. Can you tell me if there is some type of shield or bar I can ask the shop to put on my new replacement CAT to prevent this from happening again? I cannot sleep since this has happened. I sit awake all night long listening to see if they come back. I'm extremely paranoid.
Hi Tili, thanks for the compliments and for watching. If you look into my other videos I explain the roll bar that we install, it’s more expensive then rebar or some other alternatives but it works.
Why not protect after by welding plates along the cat on both sides, like at a angle of 45degree or so, this way they need to cut thick plates before the cat?
@@mufflertech we are talking about cars over 10 years old. no one cares of dealer warranty. The service you are charging is more than the value of the car in many if not most cases.
@@philindeblanc the warranty concern is on the $1500 cat not the car. We have to stand behind what we sell and we will not do anything that will void a parts warranty. Our roll bar has yet to be defeated.
Please where did you get that triangle flange at 4:29 on the left???? Shop didn’t even both putting that piece on my direct fit they just welded a pipe onto it
@@mufflertech the muffler shop didn’t weld that part to mine just a pipe on a the rear end of the flange they didn’t bolt it up. Should I be fine like this or should I find this part have them cut and reweld try to fix it?
@@mufflertech thanks for the swift response. These guys know what there doing I would’ve brought my car to you guys . However when they welded I also believed they didn’t disconnect my battery and ground it so my battery and alternator were all messed up and car died on me while driving. Hope nobody else has to deal with this
@@clinteastwood666 if you ground the welder to the exhaust properly you don’t need to disconnect the battery. I would ask the shop that did this for you to follow up on your issue.
@@protectyourcar5889 I went to auto distmanlers and get my piping that i need and bought my cat. to orielys 1000 $ less than the dealer asking for 06 accord 2.4 engine. I did all the job works great.
With all those parts needed, how much would it cost to replace them? I live in Lincoln CA where my cat got stolen. I dont have a comprehensive coverage. I need to know how much out of pocket I need to spend. Thank you Cody.
Thanks for all great video. I am in CT and I have Honda Accord 2006 EXL SULEV model. I have check engine light on for P0420 code means Catalytic converter code. There is no issue for emissions test over CT but can you suggest which aftermarket parts I can installed ? I used waker 82895 direct carb cat replacement but check engine light is back for same code. Any help is really appreciate! Thanks.
That cat should fix your issue. Was the cat stolen at any point? If so we’ve started to see a few of these cars come in with a shorted ECU to the downstream sensor.
We don’t buy our parts from a website, we buy them from our wholesaler’s. We recommend you buy the parts from your installer so that you have a warranty on parts and labor.
@@mufflertech what should i expect when getting a new exaust system from header out itook my wife on a date to come and find my car sounding like a hot rod when i turned it on its unfortunate that people are really going to this extent to make ends meat when theres plenty of work out here for all of us to survive
@@Angel_1300 do you mean in dollars? If so I can’t speak to what they’re charging in your region, but all the parts and labor should be between $2000-2500
@@mufflertech thanks for reply Bought the Denso brand but I bought some cheap catalytic converter on eBay. I notice the car consumes a lot gas now than before. I used to get 25-27mpg in city now it’s about 20mpg. Do you have a suggestion please.
Anyone looking for a Walker catalytic converter? I have a extra Walker catalytic converter part# 82812 that I double order on accident and can’t return. This part is being allowed in California. Just took my 2003 Honda Accord EFN 3HNXVO2.4KCV to Smog referee and received my label with the same catalytic converter in Sacramento!
@@WatchChristiansLife Yes both carb and California complaint. You can check www.ask the ref.org to verify the part # 82812 the brand is Walker which is being allowed to use due to back stock
@@mufflertech wow, so what happens when aftermarket cats that are super cheap do become available ( see non CA&NY models sell for $80-200. Even the Walker brand cats are about $300-400ish. Many are selling their cars. So sad that these states cant simply lift such regulations until manufacturers are able to replenish stock. Just happened to a friend of mine on their super low emission engine.
@@philindeblanc they do have a provision for this in California, the problem is the longevity of the part staying legal and the hoops you have to jump through to smog the car, that’s why we don’t recommend it.
So did you give a ballpark figure on what it will cost or did I miss that. I know cars differ but give a clue man. For those of you that cant get parts, have a straight pipe put on by any muffler shop until the good cat comes in. Dont panic. This thing is only for when you have to smog it and not to pollute air. It actually does not hinder car much. Even with the sensors off. Your fuel consumption may go up a some but you'll be able to use the car. Again, dont panic. I am into my 5th month. Car runs ok.
It is okay to be aftermarket, however, it can’t be different in size or 02 placement. The one in this video is actually a Walker part as the Honda ones are so hard to get right now.
I came to your establishment for custom exhaust work done and I was promised vband flanges on my exhaust. Even paid for vbands. They destroyed my cat, and pinched all of my 3" exhaust and destroyed my muffler. Never going there again
Hi there. This is unfortunate to hear. This is not how we do business. Did you come back? I assure you after 25 years in business we have always strived for customer satisfaction and if we did something you didn’t like we’d make it right.
But don't CA politicians and police encourage these thieves to steal because they don't catch them or prosecute them for these thefts? Well, CA people should not cry because they approved of their politicians and police and so live with them....and pay for your cats...
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Thought I only needed a new cat converter, turns out I also need the a pipe after seeing it got cut off. Thanks for the informative video. As recent college grad this is really hurting me!!
If you live in CA then you need to share your wealth...you are lucky they took only your cat.....they could have taken your whole car and dismantle it, or vandalize it...like they do with all the pop's and mom's shops...
Thanks you for the excellent video explanation. My 2007 Honda Accord PZEV catalytic converter was stolen last week. Too bad I am in Santa Clara in bay area...2 hours drive away from you. If I were to live in Sacramento you would be my go to mechanic for every auto issue.
We have so many customers from your hood that make the trip! Come over!
Mine got stolen yesterday. Boo… you have any oem in stock for replacement?
thanks for this video. just had my cat sawed off exactly as you described. where do you get the post-cat flange? do you sell it? thank you for this video again. Do you know of any honest/competent shop like yours in the San Diego area?
Thanks for details. What is part number for aftermarket flange that you are using to weld muffler side pipe which has been cut?
You figure it out? Im going to just put it back to gether straight pipe
Are those flanges really needed? Couldnt you just add more pipe in the front and back of the replacement cat and just weld it in place?
For the sulev Honda’s why do need oem catalytic converter? Why not just a carb compliant ?
There are no parts that are on the CARB list for an SULEV.
@@mufflertech There is now - We live in the Central Valley and just recently had carb stolen on 2004 Honda Accord that’s sulev. CARB now approves this aftermarket catalytic converter. Look up part number 770134, I found mine on ebay $500 before tax. They WILL ship to California. You will have to keep all documentation. Even though our engine family was not listed on EO #D798-10, CARB will approve catalytic converter 770134.
You must FIRST contact CARB (Submit email to: vref2@foundationccc.org) to request an approval for Muffler shop to install. Then show muffler shop the email addressed to you.
After installation, you will get an email similar to this-
After catalytic converter #770134 with E.O. #D798-10 is installed for your SULEV certified vehicle, please reply to this email with pictures of the installed unit, invoices for purchase and/or installation, and a copy of the registration. I will be able to clear you for a Referee appointment. The vehicle will have to pass at the Referee so that a BAR label can be attached to identify the accepted catalytic converter for future smog checks.
Hope this helps. God Bless.
Can I bypass the cat and the second o2 sensor without engine damage 07 sulev
thank you, your videos are articulated very well, i don't feel like I'm in school with a teacher that is boring me to death. I never thought this would happen to me. But it did on 3/18/22. Made me so infuriated, as I am sure, we all felt the same way. Just want to say please continue to make these videos, you are really giving great info to people like me that knows nothing mechanical about my 2006 Honda Accord. Can you tell me if there is some type of shield or bar I can ask the shop to put on my new replacement CAT to prevent this from happening again? I cannot sleep since this has happened. I sit awake all night long listening to see if they come back. I'm extremely paranoid.
Hi Tili, thanks for the compliments and for watching. If you look into my other videos I explain the roll bar that we install, it’s more expensive then rebar or some other alternatives but it works.
Why not protect after by welding plates along the cat on both sides, like at a angle of 45degree or so, this way they need to cut thick plates before the cat?
Welding to the cat itself can void the warranty
@@mufflertech we are talking about cars over 10 years old. no one cares of dealer warranty. The service you are charging is more than the value of the car in many if not most cases.
@@philindeblanc the warranty concern is on the $1500 cat not the car. We have to stand behind what we sell and we will not do anything that will void a parts warranty. Our roll bar has yet to be defeated.
Can you provide links for the parts? This just happened to me in NYC. Thanks for your help.
Please where did you get that triangle flange at 4:29 on the left???? Shop didn’t even both putting that piece on my direct fit they just welded a pipe onto it
We order them in bulk from our wholesale supplier.
@@mufflertech the muffler shop didn’t weld that part to mine just a pipe on a the rear end of the flange they didn’t bolt it up. Should I be fine like this or should I find this part have them cut and reweld try to fix it?
@@clinteastwood666 shouldn’t be an issue
@@mufflertech thanks for the swift response. These guys know what there doing I would’ve brought my car to you guys . However when they welded I also believed they didn’t disconnect my battery and ground it so my battery and alternator were all messed up and car died on me while driving. Hope nobody else has to deal with this
@@clinteastwood666 if you ground the welder to the exhaust properly you don’t need to disconnect the battery. I would ask the shop that did this for you to follow up on your issue.
Excellent video presentation - Thank you !!
Great explanation 👍
I got stolen from 2005 Honda Accord. How much does it cost to fix it boss?
Asian shop charge $2600
Muffler tech Shop charge $3000-3200
I know mechanic charge only $1.8k
Anyone need it let me know.
I can hook up.
@@protectyourcar5889 let me get the hook up
@@protectyourcar5889 I went to auto distmanlers and get my piping that i need and bought my cat. to orielys 1000 $ less than the dealer asking for 06 accord 2.4 engine. I did all the job works great.
Excellent detailed information. Thank you.
For Denso, is 234-9040 the correct part# for SULEV air fuel ratio sensor?
Yes, that is correct
Thanks for that helpful video!
With all those parts needed, how much would it cost to replace them? I live in Lincoln CA where my cat got stolen. I dont have a comprehensive coverage. I need to know how much out of pocket I need to spend. Thank you Cody.
We don’t post pricing on public forums because it is subject to change, please call the shop at 916-421-0399 for current figures
Where are you in California. I just had my catalytic converter stolen
Muffler Tech
6160 Florin Rd
Sacramento Ca 95823
(916) 421-0399
My 97 Honda CR-V cat converter was Saw off wires cut
If you voted for CA politicians, police and prosecutor then you deserve it taken from you...
Thanks for all great video. I am in CT and I have Honda Accord 2006 EXL SULEV model. I have check engine light on for P0420 code means Catalytic converter code. There is no issue for emissions test over CT but can you suggest which aftermarket parts I can installed ? I used waker 82895 direct carb cat replacement but check engine light is back for same code. Any help is really appreciate! Thanks.
That cat should fix your issue. Was the cat stolen at any point? If so we’ve started to see a few of these cars come in with a shorted ECU to the downstream sensor.
Still no websites posted on where to get these parts
We don’t buy our parts from a website, we buy them from our wholesaler’s. We recommend you buy the parts from your installer so that you have a warranty on parts and labor.
@@mufflertech what should i expect when getting a new exaust system from header out itook my wife on a date to come and find my car sounding like a hot rod when i turned it on its unfortunate that people are really going to this extent to make ends meat when theres plenty of work out here for all of us to survive
@@Angel_1300 do you mean in dollars? If so I can’t speak to what they’re charging in your region, but all the parts and labor should be between $2000-2500
How long do it take for the Part to come
Thanks for the video.
Can I buy my o2 sensors on eBay or Amazon and will they take my engine light off?
As long as they are denso brand
@@mufflertech thanks for reply
Bought the Denso brand but I bought some cheap catalytic converter on eBay. I notice the car consumes a lot gas now than before. I used to get 25-27mpg in city now it’s about 20mpg.
Do you have a suggestion please.
@@lebrunwilcio8049 I have no experience with cheap cats as we only sell high quality parts. I suspect that's your issue.
@@mufflertech ok thanks
Anyone looking for a Walker catalytic converter? I have a extra Walker catalytic converter part# 82812 that I double order on accident and can’t return. This part is being allowed in California. Just took my 2003 Honda Accord EFN 3HNXVO2.4KCV to Smog referee and received my label with the same catalytic converter in Sacramento!
Price? Carb and ca emissions compliant?
@@WatchChristiansLife Yes both carb and California complaint. You can check www.ask the ref.org to verify the part # 82812 the brand is Walker which is being allowed to use due to back stock
@@WatchChristiansLife $500 is what I’m asking. I paid $700 plus shipping. I double ordered the catalytic converter. I just want some of my money back
Is cat still available?
@@danielbanuelos9967 yes I live in Sacramento
About how much is it for parts, and how much for labor, as you are saying it is expensive?
Parts vary depending on the totality of what they take and what damage is done. Currently our average repair is $2500-3500
@@mufflertech wow, so what happens when aftermarket cats that are super cheap do become available ( see non CA&NY models sell for $80-200. Even the Walker brand cats are about $300-400ish. Many are selling their cars. So sad that these states cant simply lift such regulations until manufacturers are able to replenish stock. Just happened to a friend of mine on their super low emission engine.
@@philindeblanc they do have a provision for this in California, the problem is the longevity of the part staying legal and the hoops you have to jump through to smog the car, that’s why we don’t recommend it.
So did you give a ballpark figure on what it will cost or did I miss that. I know cars differ but give a clue man. For those of you that cant get parts, have a straight pipe put on by any muffler shop until the good cat comes in. Dont panic. This thing is only for when you have to smog it and not to pollute air. It actually does not hinder car much. Even with the sensors off. Your fuel consumption may go up a some but you'll be able to use the car. Again, dont panic. I am into my 5th month. Car runs ok.
That’s what I’m doing. Bought the front pipe and welding from there to the side they cut off
This is why I’m glad I live in Florida…
They stole my catalytic converter unfortunately your shop is 5 hours away 🙁🙁
Hello,
I would like to know if the "A pipe" could be aftermarket or does it have to be California compliant as well as the catalytic?
It is okay to be aftermarket, however, it can’t be different in size or 02 placement. The one in this video is actually a Walker part as the Honda ones are so hard to get right now.
@@mufflertech thank you so much.
@@mufflertech what is the brand of the aftermarket flange you used?
I got it from pick your part in los ángeles and the upstream sensor for 46 dollars both
@@marcosanchez3748 how does o2 sensor work out? Where can I get it in LA? Thanks
Where do you guys order your bolt spring from?
Honda direct.
@@mufflertech yeah they quoted me like $90 🤣🤣🤣
The spring bolts don’t even need to be replaced…
I came to your establishment for custom exhaust work done and I was promised vband flanges on my exhaust. Even paid for vbands. They destroyed my cat, and pinched all of my 3" exhaust and destroyed my muffler. Never going there again
Hi there. This is unfortunate to hear. This is not how we do business. Did you come back? I assure you after 25 years in business we have always strived for customer satisfaction and if we did something you didn’t like we’d make it right.
noo my catalytic got stolen
But don't CA politicians and police encourage these thieves to steal because they don't catch them or prosecute them for these thefts? Well, CA people should not cry because they approved of their politicians and police and so live with them....and pay for your cats...