Honda CR-V: ThreeWay Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any combustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flammables.
A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine’s performance.
Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle’s three way catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective.
Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, backfiring, stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
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Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
If you take your vehicle for an
emissions test shortly after the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are
trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, pl
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DTC 12, 14, 16, 18: Wheel Sensor (Electrical
Noise/Intermittent Interruption)
NOTE:
If the ABS and other indicators come on because of
electrical noise, the indicators will go off when you
test-drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more
and noise is gone.
An incorrectly installed wheel bearing can cause one
of these DTCs.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check
Cargo Pass-through
The rear center seat-back has a
cargo area pass-through. To use the
cargo area pass-through, pull up the
release on top of the center seatback
and fold it down.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
dual deck cargo shelf, do not use the
shelf when any seat-back is folded
down. Object
