Catalytic Converter Problems? - Page 2 - GreenHybrid

psyshack · #11 (**permalink**) 02-06-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AshenGrey

Is there any way to get Honda to at least *partially* subsidise an out-of-warranty repair? Apparently the so-called extended warranty doesn't cover the catalytic converter, and a replacement costs over $1200. The first one failed at mid-40's, and now I'm at 92k and it's failed again. It's looking lemonesque.

That much for a CAT replacement. WOW!!! I would be doing it myself.

AshenGrey · #12 (**permalink**) 02-10-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by psyshack

That much for a CAT replacement. WOW!!! I would be doing it myself.

Fortunately, I won't have to do it myself *or* pay. HondaCare agreed to replace the catalytic converter -- even though it was out of warranty by 10k.

Of course, that means I'm going to sell my HCH around 129,900 miles, har har.

TheTurk · #13 (**permalink**) 02-10-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AshenGrey

Greetings!

So... Has anyone else had problems with the catalytic converter on the HCH-I? Mine had to be replaced at 50k miles, and now (at 92k) it's blown again. I'm glad that I purchased an extended warranty!

Is the catalytic converter a *known* component problem with 1st generation Honda hybrids, or am I just unlucky?

I met another civic hybrid owner, she had HCH1, she told me that she had the same problem as you, and extended waranty did not want to cover at first place, she had to deal with corp office. They eventually agreed to fix it under the extended waranty. It must be a recall or frequent issue then.

I hope this helps

philmcneal · #14 (**permalink**) 02-10-2006, 04:40 PM

so if you just got a HCH, get the update right away concerning the ECU and maybe the EGR valve if your having transmission problems.

psyshack · #15 (**permalink**) 02-10-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AshenGrey

Fortunately, I won't have to do it myself *or* pay. HondaCare agreed to replace the catalytic converter -- even though it was out of warranty by 10k.

Of course, that means I'm going to sell my HCH around 129,900 miles, har har.

Very good!!!

LlamaLarry · #16 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 08:58 AM

Is the normal Honda warranty 80K for cats? I am at 103K so I am likely out of luck in any event, but was wondering if anyone has had luck getting Honda to spring for one at 100K+.

cb450sc · #17 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 10:15 AM

My cat went at 70 000 km. Engine check light went on so I brought it to the dealer. I have the extended warranty but the dealer said it was covered under the basic warranty.

Harold · #18 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 01:14 PM

Has anyone looked into after-market CAT.. You can get them for most cars for around $100. I wonder why Honda is so expensive?

MBNorCal · #19 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 10:56 PM

in CA the HCH-II are smog exempt so i don't think we have to worry about that