I installed foulers on our maxima and surprisingly it worked for 1-2 months. then the check engine light came back on. Passed smogged but glad we got rid of that car
@alfredbernal8603 Жыл бұрын
Yo Hektor! Hope all is well. It has been 2 months since your last video. Keep them coming brother. Take care & stay safe!
@bubbatennessee75312 жыл бұрын
I did this on my 03 mpv, it worked. I don't feel I am cheating because mazda made the the catalytic converters an integral part of the engine exhaust manifold pipes, the cost of replace the two exhaust manifolds would be over $2000. It is clearly a bad design, I don't feel I should bear the extra cost.
@shoywest54912 жыл бұрын
Good for you , tap you back. And eat a cookie
@JG-lx5pm2 жыл бұрын
Just CLEAN UP the oxigen sensor that is it no need to put extensions, get sensor out, brush it (metal brush and soft frush), then submer it on muriatic acid for say 5, 10 minutes, brush it again and reinstall it.... problem solved.
@bmffafo5004 Жыл бұрын
@@JG-lx5pm That doesn't work, if a cat is bad it's bad
@JG-lx5pm Жыл бұрын
@@bmffafo5004 notice I said "OXIGEN SENSOR" not catalytic and it works I have done it MANY times all the time works. Many sensors just get clogged with so much stuff and distort readings, take spark plugs for example, they "DO NOT" NEED to be changed, they just need to be cleaned and re use, the only time they need to be changed is when the catod/anode are damaged or corroded, otherwise plugs are just fine for clean up and reuse, it is as if you would use your underware only one time and keep on buying new underware for only one use, NO you just wash it and reuse it, same with plugs and MANY sensors, even catalytics of trailers can be cleaned up and reuse, same catalytic untill they are completely depleted, there are businesses that make a living doing that.
@christopherfoxwallace12917 ай бұрын
It is not only cheating it's a violation of Federal law dude. Don't take my word, look it up. Changing any part of the approved Members sions system in order to augment the CO 2 reading is violation Federal Law 1984, 5,000.00 fine if you are caught. And a sharp tech will see it on a OBD2 scan. The information is stored in the ECU has a hard Data set, and can not be erased. Unplug bear it with a hammer, and a year later the Feds can still read the data of where and when it was changed. It's called OBD2 Mode 10. Not everyone knows what it's for. US called in all OEM around 2010 said "we know they are messing with the emissions, cutting cats, dummy sensors, Tuners. We want it stopped." OEM came back and said Here is Mode 10. It's to insure the Feds can track back to people breaking their law. For us, it doesn't allow any shop to lie and say they fixed the problem, because the ECU will self diagnose and send the code.
@Mike-qo4kp Жыл бұрын
Just for 411 sometimes this does not work with only one anti fouler and you need to drill out and thread a second one on. Worked eventually for my 05 TL, although sporadically the CEL comes on and goes away. Passed CA smog with it.
@bubbatennessee75312 жыл бұрын
Dude, has a spark plug socket extender that has the right thread and hole, no drilling necessary
@AutomotiveServiceExcellence2 жыл бұрын
Whispering!!! Lol!!! CA DMV already knew that and told smog check guys look at O2 sensors first if there the spacers on them then automatically fail So i closed O2 form inside on it's head only no one can see it Lol Lol
@robertrose3068 Жыл бұрын
"Most cats have 9 lives....but not this one." 🤣🤣🤣🤟🤟🤟👍👍👍
@danh21342 жыл бұрын
I've installed foulers for customers that think it will help , it never does
@MrTmenzo2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm disappointed in hector trying out this ghetto shit but he lives in Pomona so.
@ExorcistRecords2 жыл бұрын
Does a Catless header need a tune?
@robertvance18732 жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to do this on my 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6 but I also found out the alternator is going out and you did say the battery is weak and that can throw everything out of whack because of the electrical system is very sensitive on these cars and will cause them to throw codes.
@MrTmenzo2 жыл бұрын
Nein, the battery has nothing to do with catalytic converter efficiency.
@robertvance18732 жыл бұрын
@@MrTmenzo but the check engine light is coming on and it affects the electrical system
@robertvance18732 жыл бұрын
@@MrTmenzo and if the alternator is not working correctly it will mess with sensors and cause false readings
@itskrill2 жыл бұрын
😁
@herrera917672 жыл бұрын
great videos! I need some work done on my tundra how can I get in contact with you? I live in Pomona
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
Instagram: Homie.Hektor
@itskrill2 жыл бұрын
You didnt link the scanner!
@AncelGlobal2 жыл бұрын
Hi Hektor, I like your videos, they are so good. Could you do me a favor, could you help us review our FOXWELL NT809TS.
@victorrodriguez5895 Жыл бұрын
Hey is there a way to contact you I have a question about a Mazda mirror upgrade
@hostilityy2 жыл бұрын
couldn't it also be a worn o2 sensor itself? diagnosing bad catalytic converter vs oxygen sensor are always sketch. I simulate a rich and lean condition(i.e starting fluid and vacuum leak) and watch the oscillation rates and compare with manufacturer data if available and such. still better to try a $120 oxygen sensor on than a $2K cat Lol idk
@kabileswarankabil7284 Жыл бұрын
Hi bro My civic 2017, all safety sensors lights up on dash board, it's come and go, some times it's perfectly fine, some time come to the dash board, please help me
@acef_performance84162 жыл бұрын
I did this on my e46 with no cats and it runs great no CEL, check it out I have a video on my KZbin
@acef_performance84162 жыл бұрын
@@nigelcraig3949 legend 👍
@dimelotocatocanyc8983 Жыл бұрын
It didn't work for me , now i get o2 sensor light and cat light.
@christopherfoxwallace12917 ай бұрын
Disagree it could, be sensor 2 is no longer teading right. To determine that uou have typ chevk its impedence or know the proper oem specified range. It could be the cat. Dont you know how to test a catalytic function. Get an IR thermometer from parts store. You can get the temp spec by Google. Drive it a couple miles then test temp while running. A short cut is to measure temp before and after cat, the temp after cat should be higher. If not the cat is malfunctioning**** Cats are made well gor the life of the car. If you get a p0420, the question a good techjnician asks is why.? What system has caused the cats early death. Because thats a problem that needs fixed.
@High_Bruh Жыл бұрын
You’re running rich, probably ur catalytic converter is clogged, unclogged ur catalytic converter, soak ur 2 o2 sensors into WD-40 and clean them off with a clean shop towel, Then put back your o2 sensors and also replace your pcv valve, also your idle is low because your pcv valve is stuck closed and is probably clogged by carbon build up 😅 good luck 👍
@RR-bt5xv2 жыл бұрын
we fail cars that come in for smog with anti foulers on the o2 we mark them as modified
@Oni642 жыл бұрын
A little extra money and they all pass smog checks in California, even if they smoke. Especially with all the CAT thief's recently most people run without them to avoid spending a lot of money to just get stolen again.
@xjssts7127 Жыл бұрын
That is the truth, I do not understand all this people jumping up and down like I pass the smog, you will never pass smog in California, as soon as they see that it's an automatic fail.
@89design9 Жыл бұрын
Not all smog techs do a proper inspection.
@bmffafo5004 Жыл бұрын
@@xjssts7127 Good thing don't live in Cali
@WrenchingMafia Жыл бұрын
Where you been homie
@fredcarpenter1027 Жыл бұрын
But that's not fixing the problem
@tedvandell2 жыл бұрын
Didn't help with my 2005 Tundra
@dynoesaur Жыл бұрын
Wait, you forgot to say "Les Ko"
@HomieHektor Жыл бұрын
Then “LessKooo”!
@dynoesaur Жыл бұрын
@@HomieHektor 😂🤣
@hectormartinez1292 жыл бұрын
Yes I think they work
@guzmaroperez73172 жыл бұрын
Got a code p1126 on my 4.7 tundra help
@xjssts7127 Жыл бұрын
New cars they made the computers too smart, if the computer doesn't see what he is expecting to see the computer does different test like intentionally will spray more fuel and will monitor both Oxygen sensors and if the second O2 sensor is too off it will set the P0420 it might take the computer longer to set the code but eventually it will set that p0420, I did the test myself and I am an auto mechanic for 30 years, the corporations they corner you to replace the catalytic, unless you can break into their program then you need to know about computer language like C++, Java, Paithoon, then how you gonna brake in to the program itself that's a tough job very tough, so it's like more economic just to buy the part and replace it it's becoming harder and harder to play with those things because you need to know computer language. You know those program writhers are very cleaver they are there to protect their job they are not gonna give access to an outsider to their program even top official at Honda Toyota GM Ford don't have access, they are protecting their job with two feet thick iron gate. and all the rest of us are screwed.
@anthonynicholls8010 Жыл бұрын
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@screamingflat6 Жыл бұрын
Part changer 😂
@dariendrake Жыл бұрын
Hektor, You are an excellent mechanic, but I think making this particular video in my opinion was a bad idea. As a mechanic whom I would assume works for repudiable shop, you should not be suggesting short cuts and band aides to the public. the general public is your shops potential customer base, as such, suggesting shortcuts and quick fixes looks bad for your company, myself as a consumer would rationalize it as " if one mechanic uses short cuts at this shop who's to say they all don't, and maybe this isn't a shop I should go to if I want my vehicle repaired properly" just a thought.
@screamingflat6 Жыл бұрын
😂
@bmffafo5004 Жыл бұрын
This is a "DIY" not a 1500 dollar correct shop fix.
@Mike-qo4kp Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your opinion.
@nhiavang32992 жыл бұрын
Wont pass emissions so what's the point? Lol
@Nikkk69692 жыл бұрын
It does
@briancastillo29112 жыл бұрын
I stole my cats and got paid lol nos my Camaro sounds better