how many catalytic converters are there ?

manhunter · Jan 11, 2023

New to the Forum. I am the original owner of a 2004 Kia Amanti. It is the best car I have ever owned.

I have only ever done minor maintenance on the old Kia as I am not very mechanically inclined.

Recently, I took the Kia to an auto parts shop to run a diagnostic test on a check engine light. The report came
back indicating a problem with the catalytic converter. Noticed exhaust-like smells, loss of power and metallic sounds in the area of the exhaust manifold.

I have a basic question: how many catalytic converters are there on a 2004 Kia Amanti (V-6, 3.5 L).

Thanks for your help.

danenzmann · Jan 25, 2023

The CC has oxygen sensors in front of it and behind it. The O2 sensors create the error codes for the CC, but it is usually a worn internal engine part that causes the problem, not the CC or the sensor.
The Amanti has a CC at the end of each exhaust manifold prior to entering the pipe.

You stated, "Noticed exhaust-like smells, loss of power and metallic sounds in the area of the exhaust manifold."
No power could be a carbon blocked CC, but NOISE is not CC related. You need to find a competent mechanic. This Amanti needs to have the OBD2 analyzer plugged into it.

how many catalytic converters are there ?

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