SL/R230: CATALYST HELP!!!
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From: Cali
2001 CLK430 & 2007 350Z
CATALYST HELP!!!
My dealership called and told me that my check engine light is being caused by my CATALYCTIC CONVERTER (both sides). They gave me a price of $2300 not including labor!!! kill me now....any other cheaper alternatives guys??? desperate need of advice right now!!
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From: Wilmington, NC
2004 SL500
I believe that the Cat and ABS system have different warranty lengths mandated by the Feds. I have a friend who has an 03 and has had the ABS replaced. You should call MB directly or take it to a Indy who can also read the codes. Ifind it difficult to believe that two have gone bad. You really need to drill down on this. I do not believe the mileage matters.
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From: New York
03 SL500(Sold), 09 C300, 11 E550
I would bring it to a local shop. I'm assuming the dealer is talking about the primary cats located near the exhaust manifold since the secondaries have no sensor attached and can be removed completely without any issue.
I believe the 2006 is the same as my 03 and the primary cats are on the same pipe as the secondary. If that is the case you should be able to have a local exhaust shop cut and weld some universal cats in their place. Still going to cost about $1,500.00 bucks at a reputable shop to do both.
I believe the 2006 is the same as my 03 and the primary cats are on the same pipe as the secondary. If that is the case you should be able to have a local exhaust shop cut and weld some universal cats in their place. Still going to cost about $1,500.00 bucks at a reputable shop to do both.
