2002 Honda CR-V P0420 Catalytic Converter Low Efficiency

[@MrNathan791]

I just had this done to my 05 CR-V for a great price. I was not going to pay 2700.00 which was the price quoted to me from my local Honda dealership. The mechanic told me that my CR-V now should pass inspection. Thank you so much for putting together this great video, I really appreciate your expertise.

[@CharlesAndCars]

Glad it helped you out... The OEM cat for this car is prohibitively expensive....

[@desimitchell9260]

But the oem cat works better than aftermarket

[@18matts]

​@desimitchell9260 why would anyone besides California care?

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

The one I need to work on this week, the bolts are unrecognizable and flange busted on the b pipe 3 hole flange at the cat. I'm going to replace b pipe but the cat flange is very rusty and thin. will see if it holds. Thanks for the video.

[@Engineerboy100]

Good job on the video, I appreciate you posting this. My nephew needs to replace his as it was stolen and I am trying to help him sort it out from out of state. This was very helpful!

[@CharlesAndCars]

Glad I could help

[@sonny878]

OMG, that's so frustrating!

[@main199]

Apparently the thieves who stole my cat and sensors had no problem removing the bolts. Thanks for this video, good info I use to install my new parts.

[@CharlesAndCars]

Glad it helped

[@BrandonStewartCS]

Hey thank you for this video, I've been having issues for a while with my 02 CRVs exhaust and I'm gonna go in and redo everything so I'm going around and seeing what's out there. Your video was super helpful, thanks!

[@marcusavnyc]

thank you I have to change one on my daughters car your video and part list helps.

[@CharlesAndCars]

glad it helped

[@SWFlowseeker]

Appreciate your video. But you do not need to use OEM or even a direct fit cat. You just have to know what universal cat to use for your application. Ive owned a exhaust shop for 17 years. We change those Honda cats for 350.00 dollars. Universal cats get a bad rap cuz people use the cheapest one they can find and of course they don’t work. I can think of only a handful of cars that I suggest OEM cats.

[@niashantelle4730]

Hi, My Cat needs to be replaced, can you please recommend a good universal one?

[@CharlesAndCars]

I don't know one off the top of my head... If you're going to use a universal one, there's probably a little work that needs to be done to fit it because it's not a direct fit... You're best if you go that route to go to someone who can fit it and get the warranty through them... Otherwise if you're planning on doing it yourself... probably best to go with a direct fit which will bolt in without any additional fitting.

[@joebagofdoe4762]

Great helpful video!

[@CharlesAndCars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brianborowsky6659]

Found it thanks

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for the video. From Cyprus

[@RobinGilstrap-ln9dw]

Just didn't show how to install gaskets good video other then that

[@stevebrain65]

Nice video! Do you have the part number or specs for the rear bolts?

[@CharlesAndCars]

I don't. I just used bolts I had because they were "through" bolts.

[@thebestmen100]

Where did you bought the parts . And how did your paid?

[@CharlesAndCars]

RockAuto.com

[@LarryRichelli]

After replacing both my sensors I now get P1157 H02S(A/F SENSOR) S1 AFS LINE VOlTAGE

[@CharlesAndCars]

That means your sensor is bad or you have an open/short in the harness. Did you use the same manufacturer as oem for Honda. I always use the oem manufacturer. After market for sensors tend to cause issues.

[@brianborowsky6659]

HELP! Where do I find the info on parts you posted ??? Great vid!

[@CharlesAndCars]

rockauto.com

[@Ratcatch]

Nice job! Have to changue mine Hope I can do it easy than you did it.👍 thanks

[@hero-tu6up]

my sisters crv is throwing p0420 and p2422. do you think that the main reason for the p0420 could be because of a bad oxygen sensor (p2422)?

[@CharlesAndCars]

p2422 is an evap code (vent valve stuck closed). Don't know that it would cause the p0420 code, but it will affect mixture. I would fix that first and see if it has any affect on the p0420.

[@monkeynuttzgarage9111]

I looked at the part number. It doesn't say this a Cali approved cat. Did the engine light ever come back?

[@CharlesAndCars]

It's not a California converter... Light has not come back.

[@alexo1226]

Great video !! Thx

[@CharlesAndCars]

glad it helped

[@frankm8533]

I have a 2002 crv with 233k in great condition, but the engine is fully rebuilt with barely 7k, I have the same code popping up I was going to replace the cats with aftermarket my friend has a custom exhaust shop. I hoping to just to O2 sensors

[@CharlesAndCars]

Helps to know someone who has an exhaust shop... should be real easy for them to do the cat if you need to.

[@Daniel-xq7ny]

Hi all. Get your gas tank to half, than put a gallon of lacquer thinner in your gas tank. Run your cat until almost empty. Its a Scotty Kilmer's trick and many good reviews! Cleans the cat and saves you $$$$

[@usace69]

What brand and where you got the cat.conv?

[@CharlesAndCars]

I believe it was a Davico -- RockAuto.com

[@brianborowsky6659]

Also was this a California emissions CRV?? Thanks

[@CharlesAndCars]

No, I don't believe it was a California emissions.

[@racer668]

did you have to take off sway bar to get it off?

[@CharlesAndCars]

No

[@bryanevans111]

Great video....thanks for sharing your job with us. Take care and have a great day!!!

[@CharlesAndCars]

glad it helped

[@lupegalvan9993]

Ho has the converter held up? Do you know?

[@CharlesAndCars]

It was holding up ok, but the car was totalled about 6 months after it was done. I use converters that have a good warranty and always replace the 02 sensors when doing one to make sure the warranty is in effect. Many times the oem price on converters is just too much for an older car. Sometimes it costs more than the car is worth as a whole.

[@lupegalvan9993]

@@CharlesAndCars dang that’s a bummer. Great video, very helpful. I’m trying cataclean and replacing sensors first if those don’t work then I’ll be watching this video a few times while replacing the cat.

[@richarddominguez8361]

I have to get that catalytic converter for mine

[@dan9809]

The 2 spring bolts look awfully clean. Would have been nice to actually see the whole job, not just the easy parts

[@CharlesAndCars]

Yeah, it's tough to show the whole job. Most won't watch a couple of hours of banging head against wall fighting with bolts, etc.

[@dan9809]

@@CharlesAndCars I understand your point. But it's those moments that define how tough the job might be for others who are watching your video seeking reference. It leaves people wondering what exactly needs to be done if they encounter the same issues that you encountered. Yes, take it off, put it back on. Works on paper, not in real life. I won't start a repair if I didn't research possible issues I may encounter and have an have the proper tools. My exhaust manifold donut gasket is leaking and the bolts are very rusty. I'm not going to blindly try to remove the bolts and have one strip or break off without watching a video showing the same issue. Thanks for your video and hard work. It just would have been nice to see the toughest parts of the job, along with your thoughts about the easiest way to get the job done in a timely manner.

[@markyazurin6304]

How much miles was on the CRV before replacing it

[@CharlesAndCars]

Don't remember exactly, but it was mid 100Ks

[@markyazurin6304]

I do have a P0240 code as well but I think it might be the 02 sensors. I thought cats were suppose to last the life time of the car

[@CharlesAndCars]

@@markyazurin6304 Varies car to car ..... not that uncommon an issue for a cat to go bad...

[@harbear48]

Just got an exhaust leak like right behind the cat but stud are really rusty is it ok to just replace the exhaust?

[@CharlesAndCars]

Is the leak due to the gasket at the flange behind the cat, or somewhere else?

[@richarddominguez8361]

Charles And Cars has the cel come back on since replacing the catalytic converter and sensors, my cel is on for the same code and my emissions is coming up soon and I think I'm going to use the same cat u used

[@CharlesAndCars]

@@richarddominguez8361 Not it has not... just take the time to make sure it's the cat.... can be caused by other issues which I go through in the video...

[@richarddominguez8361]

Charles And Cars do u have a direct link to the cat that u bought for this

[@CharlesAndCars]

@@richarddominguez8361 www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4962642&cc=1386334&jsn=356 ... Note that it's not CARB compliant for CA/NY....

[@phorse]

This is just a load of crap. For one, catalytic converters don't cost anywhere near that price. And two, all cats have a 5/50 warranty.

[@CharlesAndCars]

Here's a reference www.cheaperhondaparts.com/oem-parts/honda-converter-18160ppaa00/?c=Zz1lbGVjdHJpY2FsLWV4aGF1c3QtaGVhdGVyLWZ1ZWwmcz1leGhhdXN0LXBpcGUtbXVmZmxlciZpPTQ0NjYxNjU1JnI9bGF5ZXJfMSZhPWhvbmRhJm89Y3Itdi01LWRvb3ImeT0yMDAyJnQ9ZXgtNHdkJmU9NC1zcGVlZC1hdXRvbWF0aWM%3D

[@phorse]

@@CharlesAndCars Wow... That's pointless. I just got the same car for 1000 bucks. 2 days later, it wouldn't start. Disconnected/connected the battery, and it started again. It's the cat. Guess i know what to buy now.

[@CharlesAndCars]

@@phorse I don't know how disconnecting and reconnecting the battery would point you to the cat.... Should see a P0420 code in general when there's an issue with the cat..., but that code can also be caused by exhaust leaks or o2 sensors having issues.

[@phorse]

@@CharlesAndCars well, the cat is out for sure. Rattling inside of it. I thought it may have been the computer making the fuel mix bad. Maybe not.

[@CharlesAndCars]

@@phorse Hard to say, but it usually has to get really hot to melt... look at the o2 sensor behavior to see if it's dumping fuel into the exhaust... They would show a constant rich calling for the computer to lean them out...

[@raisedcamping5264]

lol rip off if you pay more than 600 bucks parts and labor

[@Kosmikmyra]

Mine just got stolen 🥲

[@CharlesAndCars]

Your cat? Yep, that's happening alot currently.

[@David-or4ji]

Anyone get rid of there catalytic converters i will buy it from you

[@louiszenna2424]

I have one for you.its a Honda converter .how much u paying

[@David-or4ji]

@@louiszenna2424 300$

[@louiszenna2424]

Ok.im resdy

[@louiszenna2424]

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[@David-or4ji]

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