$9K USD repair bill - it's coming for you!
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The *********** replaced one of my O2 sensors a couple weeks ago under warranty. The service advisor tried telling me the cracks and pops cause premature catalytic converter failure. Not sure if its true and I still told him not to give my car the software update. But their shop rate is $175/hour. So much cheaper to watch videos, buy tools and do it yourself. That is with any vehicle, dealer rates or shop rates have become almost what attorney rates were per hour not that long ago.
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I feel that you could find a thread like this on every forum that exists for expensive cars. It's not like Jaguar has exclusivity on the idea that things can go wrong, and that it can cost some big dollars.
That said, I understand the frustration. Particularly when one has the sense that they might be getting taken advantage of. Never fun.
That said, I understand the frustration. Particularly when one has the sense that they might be getting taken advantage of. Never fun.
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This is true. The cracks and pops are caused by dumping raw fuel into the exhaust system on overrun for ignition. Raw fuel shortens the life of the catalyst material. This is not specific to Jaguar--this is true to any ICE vehicle that does this.
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bobjagbob (02-10-2024)
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Better yet, install a straight pipe... if you have visual inspections but no smog testing, you can cut your old cat in half length-ways and weld the shell over the top of the straight pipe to trick the inspectors
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SouthSider (02-11-2024)
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peppersam740 (02-11-2024)
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To rephrase the question:
Would deleting the catalytic converter reduce backpressure and affect the O2 sensor, or cause any other problems with the computer controlled EVERYTHING ?
Would cat convert deletion reduce the pops and bangs ?
Sorry for taking this thread down a different rabbit hole.
BEST !
RWS
Would deleting the catalytic converter reduce backpressure and affect the O2 sensor, or cause any other problems with the computer controlled EVERYTHING ?
Would cat convert deletion reduce the pops and bangs ?
Sorry for taking this thread down a different rabbit hole.
BEST !
RWS
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There are some warranties that “may” be worth it. Car Shield ain’t one of them. Call your preferred provider and ask what they accept.
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As mentioned in another thread, you are not buying a warranty - this is an insurance policy. Read the documentation to see what you're covered for and make this decision for yourself.
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Simonusa0 (02-26-2024)
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To the original thread author:
Most if not all aftermarket warranty companies will do every they can to deny and avoid paying claims. They are in the money making business.
If you still decide to go that route, then pick an exclusionary policy that covers everything except specifically those items called out in the exclusion section of the policy.