so my check engine light finally went on......

**L...S...1** · 10-31-2009, 07:51 PM

ya so a couple weeks ago i had some rattling under my car. thought something was loose but i revd it a little and some chunks of the inside of my cat. converter came flying out. i know somebody said that your check engine light will eventually come on. either some more chunks are caught in the piping and is restricting the air flow or one of my cats is bad. soim gunna get it checked out, and hopefuly it wont cost alot. also i have been notcing it has been a little hesitant when im on the throttle. do you guys have any input on this??

**Benner** · 10-31-2009, 07:55 PM

Should be free if you meet the criteria for warrenty. Here's the info.

Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)

Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE

Condition

Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.

Special Coverage Adjustment

This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

**Smittro** · 10-31-2009, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by L...S...1

ya so a couple weeks ago i had some rattling under my car. thought something was loose but i revd it a little and some chunks of the inside of my cat. converter came flying out. i know somebody said that your check engine light will eventually come on. either some more chunks are caught in the piping and is restricting the air flow or one of my cats is bad. soim gunna get it checked out, and hopefuly it wont cost alot. also i have been notcing it has been a little hesitant when im on the throttle. do you guys have any input on this??

All symptoms of failed or failing catalyst..

**supercopone** · 10-31-2009, 08:02 PM

Im glad I read this, I have been hearing a lot of ratteling from my cats I have an 02 ls1 Camaro i wonder if they would cover that as well.

**L...S...1** · 10-31-2009, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Benner

Should be free if you meet the criteria for warrenty. Here's the info.

Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)

Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE

Condition

Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.

Special Coverage Adjustment

This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

thanks bro but mine has 130xxx miles

but im gunna have my friend check it out. ya its like kinda laggy, and not peppy like it was like 4 months ago. oh ya i also just got my slp lm1 exhaust and im gunna get that put on.

**L...S...1** · 11-01-2009, 02:38 PM

hey a bad cat. converter would make the check engine light go on correct? just making sure.

**Smittro** · 11-01-2009, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by L...S...1

hey a bad cat. converter would make the check engine light go on correct? just making sure.

Yup yup, usually rear o2's insufficiant catalyst code I believe..

**L...S...1** · 11-01-2009, 03:18 PM

ok thanks

**tatertot91** · 11-01-2009, 03:34 PM

I believe the cat is under warranty

Think its funny how this thread is titled "check engine light finally came on"
Almost sounds like you were waiting for it

**Smittro** · 11-01-2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

I believe the cat is under warranty

Think its funny how this thread is titled "check engine light finally came on"
Almost sounds like you were waiting for it

He prolly was lol he took chunks of cat internals out of his exhaust in another thread..