Can a bad cadillac converter cause a car to die out while driving and have problems starting up....

[Awerums]

and then start up and drive for a few days then die back out?

2001 chevy impala 6 cyl

sorry,catalytic, lol im not real auto savy! lol

[petrvad]

I dont know about a cadillac one but I had a ford one that caused me problems! lol

[gottalexii]

Forget about "rotten egg smell" that is from the gas you are using (sulphur content) A plugged or internally damaged catalytic converter will cause a whole host of problems including what you have described.

[Grover]

and then start up and drive for a few days then die back out?

2001 chevy impala 6 cyl

sorry,catalytic, lol im not real auto savy! lol

It's usually much more helpful to list the exact symptoms as best you can, and not speculate on what part may or may not be bad. My doctor reminds of this every visit.



Sounds like a vacuum leak from loose throttle body bolts. Intermittent dying could also be caused by a hot short in a sensor, or possibly other vacuum leaks at connections on the engine. If it's been more than a year since the last tuneup, that could also have an affect, along with a clogged air cleaner.



Not that you mentioned it, but the rotten egg smell is not a symptom of much more than the converter actually working. Most new cars smell that way until they break in.

[patnadsat]

It's catalytic converter, and yes it can. It can cause a loss of power and actually cause the engine to die. If you get that along with a rotten egg smell from the exhaust, that will be the problem.

[Waserichi]

Yep... if it's plugged up, it will do all that you say it's doing. AIR THAT GOES IN AN ENGINE MUST COME OUT. If this continues you could cause the engine to build up too much back pressure and then blow an intake or head gasket.

[dariuswilkinson]

It's catalytic converter, and yes it can. It can cause a loss of power and actually cause the engine to die. If you get that along with a rotten egg smell from the exhaust, that will be the problem.

That is a definite yes, and can cause significant loss of power and engine malfunction. I had this before, and got a replacement from a car parts color store.

[hybenz]

and then start up and drive for a few days then die back out?

2001 chevy impala 6 cyl

sorry,catalytic, lol im not real auto savy! lol

Simple things need simple solutions. Replace the cat con and the problem is solved! there are a lot of replacement cadillac parts available in today's internet and its up to you to choose from which brand fits on your vehicle. There are also DIY manual in case you have problem on the instructions for the fix.

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[stenejohn]

Hi,
Cadillac its new for me , so have no Idea.
Let me discuss with my friends.

Thank you.
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