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Infiniti
Q45
Exhaust
Catalytic Converter
Replace/Remove
1999 INFINITI Q45
107,000 MILES
EBALIONIS
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Will I experience any unforseen problems if I remove/bypass a faulty catalytic converter on my 99 Infiniti Q45?
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is a federal offense to remove it.
why not just replace it????
Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:34 PM
EBALIONIS
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Infiniti dealer wants approx. $2000 to replace it.
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is available in the aftermarket for considerably less. check around as dealers are always way too high
Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:39 PM
EBALIONIS
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I did find a universal catalytic converter for less money but it does not have a sensor. will that be a problem?
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:43 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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just checked on e bay and the direct fits run around 300-400. big difference from the dealer
Roy
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM
EBALIONIS
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That sounds like a much better solution. Thx for your help.
Nov 24, 2012 at 9:49 PM