Catalytic converter for 2002

The generic catalytic converter does not work because Classic Prius has a hydrocarbon absorption chamber upstream of the cc, a unique feature.

 

I might try the generic since the upstream HC is active only until the system 'warms up.' Then a by-pass valve opens up. ... Just a thought.

Bob Wilson

 

I think for the $$$, this would be the route I'd personally try.

 

If the OP wants to try a generic catalytic converter, then it will be necessary to separate the old catalytic converter from the HCAC, then weld the HCAC to the new catalytic converter. This assumes that the problem with the old assembly is the catalytic converter, not the HCAC.

Although the OP is located on the East, see the following link for an explanation of how an independent shop in the SF Bay Area installed a generic cc.
Installing An Aftermarket OBD2 / CARB Approved Converter In a First Generation Prius

 

That's a good write-up. I enjoy seeing write-ups by shops that do what they can to save the customer money by doing *quality* work. Time went into this and it doesn't appear to be a hack job.

To be honest, it's a job I might find fun to do myself. Sometimes having a new vehicle takes the fun out of improvising fixes such as this.

 

I di

 

if i read this thread right...???

with 6 years and 8,000 miles over 100,000
is there any hope toyota will still give you a new catalytic convertor or share the cost of one?

dumb question section
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if u keep the old catalytic converter after its replaced, how much is it worth as scrap?
(instead of letting the dealer keep that money)

 

evn though its used , its still kinda sad you have to spend $1620 when it was just 8,000 miles out of emissions warranty. id at least ask toyota for some of the money. they have been known to split the cost with people over the emissions and the battery.

i hear stories on the news, apparanty there is this new trend where theives will sneak up to your car and steal your catalytic converter outright to sell to recyclers, because the value of the rhodium. rhodium is 6,000 an ounce. you can sell your old one for between $20 and $200

your in vermont, sigh


rats

if it was a pzev your catalyitic would of been good for 15 years 150,000 miles, darn

man if it was just 1 model year younger, you would of been covered living in a carb state


its probably 28,000 miles out of the emissions warranty

 

Try XVipers! He has about 50 of the old Gen II 99-03 Prius and all the parts. You might be able to get a catalytic converter.

1-866-XVIPERS

The owner has any part you can think of for a Prius.

 

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