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TylerWalker
4/19/2008 5:44:24 PM
So its looks like i'm going to be replacing one of my cats. my ses light says my bank 2 o2 sensors reading too lean and my bank 2 cat isnt ruunning effciently. i'm assuming this is the bad cat. (i think thats a pretty safe assumtion) so what side is bank 2?
Thanks!!
ehhget
4/19/2008 7:20:46 PM
Not sure but I would try replacing the O2 on your cat first and see what happens.
RonH
4/19/2008 8:22:18 PM
Bank one is the driver's side.  Bank 2 is the passenger's side.  Sensor one in each bank is before the cat.  Sensor two is behind it.
shawnvw
4/19/2008 8:52:38 PM
As ehhget said, a bad O2 can fool the computer into thikning the cat is bad, try the sensor first then do that cat if the problem persists
RonH
4/20/2008 7:15:23 AM
Don't just throw parts at it.  Parts like cats and O2 sensors are expensive.  A dealer (or other mechanic) with a scantool can check your O2 sensors to accurately diagnose the problem.
 
If you do need to buy cats, you can find them on eBay for about $52 each with free shipping.
ehhget
4/20/2008 9:01:10 PM
Yeah like Ron said probably best to have it diagnosed first instead of doing a crap shoot will save some cash and frustration in the long run.
TylerWalker
4/21/2008 5:41:00 AM
thanks for the good info all. i believe that my cat is bad because of the loud buzzing noise coming from my exhaust when i'm on the gas. it sounds like a baffold broke lose and is buzzing back and forth or somthing. is that possible??
jmack91z28
4/21/2008 12:05:02 PM
That buzzing noise could possibly be coming from the muffler too, or are you positive it is the cat?
shawnvw
4/21/2008 1:23:25 PM
Give the cat a smack with your fist, if it rattles then the insides are shot
ehhget
4/21/2008 9:02:08 PM
Be careful with the smack test on the cat though.  I did that once and thought it was bad only to learn it was a bunch of tiny rocks vibrating on the heat shield.
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