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Re: Stolen Catalyst by honmusa(m):
CityNG:
For those not afraid of learning.

You can remove your catalytic converter for whatever reasons (this is against federal law in the USA buy the way). In order to not turn the CEL on you can install any one or combination of the pictured items below.

If you're a lazy mechanic or an uneducated one with a new shiny china scanner then you'll never know that you're missing a cat converter unless you go under the car.

A scanner is good to read codes and then interpreting those codes. It is not the ONLY and ALL solution for all automotive symptoms.
I am sure u only have access to DIY scanner for all ur donkey mechanic career life which u use to dazzle fellow illiterate artisan .
Cos if u ever the rare opportunity of using top notch sophisticated diagnostics scan tool in ur life, ur stagnant mechanic career will take a dramatic change instead of hiding under the cloak of ignorance that has prevent u from seeing the new technology and advancement happening in the world of automobile.
pls stop confusing young aspiring professional dt are eager to learn.A scanner is more than reading codes and interpreting codes , some scanners can do special function actuation test, relearning , coding of ecu and key and some other powerful and intelligent functions which ur stagnant mind can never fathom.
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 7:04pm On Apr 27, 2015
honmusa:
I am sure u only have access to DIY scanner for all ur donkey mechanic career life which u use to dazzle fellow illiterate artisan .
Cos if u ever the rare opportunity of using top notch sophisticated diagnostics scan tool in ur life, ur stagnant mechanic career will take a dramatic change instead of hiding under the cloak of ignorance that has prevent u from seeing the new technology and advancement happening in the world of automobile.
pls stop confusing young aspiring professional dt are eager to learn.A scanner is more than reading codes and interpreting codes , some scanners can do special function actuation test, relearning , coding of ecu and key and some other powerful and intelligent functions which ur stagnant mind can never fathom.
You simply cannot totally tell if there 's a cat present in an exhaust system by merely relying on scanning.
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 7:51pm On Apr 27, 2015
honmusa:
I am sure u only have access to DIY scanner for all ur donkey mechanic career life which u use to dazzle fellow illiterate artisan .
Cos if u ever the rare opportunity of using top notch sophisticated diagnostics scan tool in ur life, ur stagnant mechanic career will take a dramatic change instead of hiding under the cloak of ignorance that has prevent u from seeing the new technology and advancement happening in the world of automobile.
pls stop confusing young aspiring professional dt are eager to learn.A scanner is more than reading codes and interpreting codes , some scanners can do special function actuation test, relearning , coding of ecu and key and some other powerful and intelligent functions which ur stagnant mind can never fathom.
Bros, no need for name calling here. We all need comment with respect. If we continue bickering over who's a better qualified mechanic and who's not, the purpose of this thread will be defeated. That said, let's not derail this thread.
Re: Stolen Catalyst by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:55pm On Apr 27, 2015
lomomike:
Spreads mat, start whistling like Okonta the palmwine tapper... cheesy
Oya shift small make we sip some freshly tapped pamie(non-alcoholic)
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 7:56pm On Apr 27, 2015
Truth is with a good scanner, one can detect efficiency and inefficiency of catalytic converters in Toyota/lexus. But I won't always believe that way because a lot of issue could be responsible for drop in efficiency level of catalysts, presence or non presence of catalysts in Toyota/lexus. The best way IMO for detecting presence or otherwise of catalytic converter in a Toyota/lexus is physical inspection.
Re: Stolen Catalyst by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:58pm On Apr 27, 2015
lomomike:
Bros, no need for name calling here. We all need comment with respect. If we continue bickering over who's a better qualified mechanic and who's not, the purpose of this thread will be defeated. That said, let's not derail this thread.
Kill joy.
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 8:00pm On Apr 27, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Oya shift small make we sip some freshly tapped pamie(non-alcoholic)
See when okonta go tap pammie

Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 8:01pm On Apr 27, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Oya shift small make we sip some freshly tapped pamie(non-alcoholic)
Oya come make we enjoy fresh pammie cheesy

Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 8:02pm On Apr 27, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Kill joy.
tongue
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 9:18pm On Apr 27, 2015
CityNG:
Scanning can not necessarily tell if a cat is missing. The only true test is a visual look.

There are test pipes with o2 defeaters that can trick the ECU into thinking a cat and sensor exists.

You guys need to stop thinking that scanning is the solution for every issue.
Can you explain the test pipe with o2 defeaters... How does it work?
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 9:24pm On Apr 27, 2015
SmartChoices:
Can you explain the test pipe with o2 defeaters... How does it work?
It's actually not my job to educate you.

Good day.
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 9:27pm On Apr 27, 2015
CityNG:
It's actually not my job to educate you.

Good day.
Not cool. Bye!
Re: Stolen Catalyst by Nobody: 9:29pm On Apr 27, 2015
lomomike:
Oya come make we enjoy fresh pammie cheesy
Oya come make we go. Make una no think say na only you waka come grin

Re: Stolen Catalyst by honmusa(m): 9:36pm On Apr 27, 2015
lomomike:
Bros, no need for name calling here. We all need comment with respect. If we continue bickering over who's a better qualified mechanic and who's not, the purpose of this thread will be defeated. That said, let's not derail this thread.
@cityng , sorry man I think I blew off my lid. i have already said too much Everybody opinion counts here cos we are all here to contribute and learn from each other .
embarassed
lomomike:
Bros, no need for name calling here. We all need comment with respect. If we continue bickering over who's a better qualified mechanic and who's not, the purpose of this thread will be defeated. That said, let's not derail this thread.
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