2013 XC60 Catalytic Converter
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I recently purchased a used 2013 XC60. Engine light came on and Volvo dealer says the catalytic converter is bad. Dealer wants to charge $6000 to replace. Should I just buy the $1500 Volvo OEM part and change it myself or are there any other options? I don't want to buy an aftermarket catalytic converter and do all that work and find out I still have an engine light on.
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I'm going through the same issue with my 2010 xc60 t6.
I tried Cataclean a few days ago and so far, the check engine light is still on.
So it may not be the cat.
A few opinions suggest that it may not be the cat but other parts. Below is a Volvo forum member's response to my issue.
"If you are getting fumes in the cabin you have an exhaust leak, which is a likely cause for a cat efficiency CEL code. Most likely you can hear the leak - like around the flex pipes but could also be a cracked manifold, a disconnected EGR tube, a broken exhaust flange etc. Address that before you blame the cat :-)"
Good luck with your issue.
So, I'm going to see the mechanic today... should be interesting. Update to follow
I tried Cataclean a few days ago and so far, the check engine light is still on.
So it may not be the cat.
A few opinions suggest that it may not be the cat but other parts. Below is a Volvo forum member's response to my issue.
"If you are getting fumes in the cabin you have an exhaust leak, which is a likely cause for a cat efficiency CEL code. Most likely you can hear the leak - like around the flex pipes but could also be a cracked manifold, a disconnected EGR tube, a broken exhaust flange etc. Address that before you blame the cat :-)"
Good luck with your issue.
So, I'm going to see the mechanic today... should be interesting. Update to follow
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Some codes will - if you leave your gas cap loose - that code will go away if it tests ok the next time (after you tighten the cap)
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I'm going through the same issue with my 2010 xc60 t6.
I tried Cataclean a few days ago and so far, the check engine light is still on.
So it may not be the cat.
A few opinions suggest that it may not be the cat but other parts. Below is a Volvo forum member's response to my issue.
"If you are getting fumes in the cabin you have an exhaust leak, which is a likely cause for a cat efficiency CEL code. Most likely you can hear the leak - like around the flex pipes but could also be a cracked manifold, a disconnected EGR tube, a broken exhaust flange etc. Address that before you blame the cat :-)"
Good luck with your issue.
So, I'm going to see the mechanic today... should be interesting. Update to follow
I tried Cataclean a few days ago and so far, the check engine light is still on.
So it may not be the cat.
A few opinions suggest that it may not be the cat but other parts. Below is a Volvo forum member's response to my issue.
"If you are getting fumes in the cabin you have an exhaust leak, which is a likely cause for a cat efficiency CEL code. Most likely you can hear the leak - like around the flex pipes but could also be a cracked manifold, a disconnected EGR tube, a broken exhaust flange etc. Address that before you blame the cat :-)"
Good luck with your issue.
So, I'm going to see the mechanic today... should be interesting. Update to follow
Fyi, I don't have fumes in the cabin, bad gas mileage, or poor engine performance either. I installed a brand new OEM gas cap before the dealer checked out the car. So that is good too. Car is still running pretty good.
Thanks for any guidance.
Last edited by mickey_bigdaddy; 01-29-2021 at 12:04 PM.
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