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00:24 – What is a Catalytic Converter & What is its Purpose?
01:04 – Causes of Catalytic Converter Failure
03:19 – Signs & Symptoms of a Bad Catalytic Converter
05:06 – How to Diagnose a Bad Catalytic Converter
06:12 – First (& Easiest) Test to Check for Catalytic Converter Failure
06:46 – Second Test to Check for Catalytic Converter Failure
07:23 – Third Test to Check for Catalytic Converter Failure
08:45 – Replacement Options for a Bad Catalytic Converter