Scrapping a Cat -> update, not the Cat
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Scrapping a Cat -> update, not the Cat
Hi , My car threw a CEL recently and I suspect the CAT is the cause. Has anyone secured a scrap value for their old CAT when replacing with a new one? I assume given the value of a CAT that some of the replacement cost can be covered by the sale of the dead CAT?
Would be interested to know of anyones experience.
ROTOR
Would be interested to know of anyones experience.
ROTOR
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CAT SCRAPPAGE
Get in touch with Jonny Williams on Facebook
He’ll give you top price.
He’ll even cover the postage
https://www.facebook.com/jwracinguk
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He’ll give you top price.
He’ll even cover the postage
https://www.facebook.com/jwracinguk
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
I got £840 from these guys: https://www.redrecycling.co.uk/ (but that was after verifying that the core was intact at both ends)
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Scrapping a Cat
I sold mine to these guys in Wokingham recently and got a good service.
https://a1groupcomp.co.uk/
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
It must depend how "failed" the cat is.
A physically broken cat will often still pass emissions tests and not trigger a CEL, though it will restrict exhaust gas flow, causing other performance issues. Eventually the local overheating can cause a fire, scorching of the underbody, or a meltdown of the core of the cat, at which point it has little on no commercial scrap value.
A cat-related CEL could be the cat, but it's just as likely to be the rear O2 sensor, or it's associated wiring, or even a fault with the ignition.
Failing coils, leads and/or plugs can result in such poor combustion that the cat can't cope and the O2 sensor sees the result as a cat issue. Anything that causes either or both trailing plugs to not fire is (almost) undetectable while driving but has a massive impact on emissions, and further increases fuel consumption.
Similarly, if the Intake Air Temperature sensor were to misread, then the PCM could continue to use a cold-engine fuel map, even when the engine is hot, having the same effect.
A physically broken cat will often still pass emissions tests and not trigger a CEL, though it will restrict exhaust gas flow, causing other performance issues. Eventually the local overheating can cause a fire, scorching of the underbody, or a meltdown of the core of the cat, at which point it has little on no commercial scrap value.
A cat-related CEL could be the cat, but it's just as likely to be the rear O2 sensor, or it's associated wiring, or even a fault with the ignition.
Failing coils, leads and/or plugs can result in such poor combustion that the cat can't cope and the O2 sensor sees the result as a cat issue. Anything that causes either or both trailing plugs to not fire is (almost) undetectable while driving but has a massive impact on emissions, and further increases fuel consumption.
Similarly, if the Intake Air Temperature sensor were to misread, then the PCM could continue to use a cold-engine fuel map, even when the engine is hot, having the same effect.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
Open discussion of where to Scrap Cats may be to the detriment of members topic locked awaiting moderator review.
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
the moderating team are in agreement that this information is already in the public domain and discussing this subject is not against any forum rules and so no action will be taken.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
Times have changed.
I posted about this a few months ago and stated that a Kent based company had offered me a sum over the phone, then a few hours later received an email from a moderator telling me my post had been removed because it might encourage someone to aim for RX8s and their cats.
I posted about this a few months ago and stated that a Kent based company had offered me a sum over the phone, then a few hours later received an email from a moderator telling me my post had been removed because it might encourage someone to aim for RX8s and their cats.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
we are trying to all get on the same page on stuff like this. I beg your indulgence whilst we all get up to speed
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
I think you'll be unlucky to have the 8 in general as a target really. There are so few around in comparison to other car models that have better cats to nick or easier access, they likely won't bother. And if you've got lowering springs/coilovers, it's even harder (and maybe even the subframe braces, as they're in the way of the cat!)
And yeah, there are enough posts on FB and everywhere else about 8 cats, so yeah, right call imo
And yeah, there are enough posts on FB and everywhere else about 8 cats, so yeah, right call imo
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
Your right Smutty times have certainly changed and cats are now fair game
I’m glad I don’t have one on my car.
It was me who reported the post as I remember the last time and suggested it was moved.
I think sending the op a link would have been appropriate rather than bandying prices around.
I hope not even one member has their car written off because of this.
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I think it was Wildman 10 had his car damaged in broad daylight
I’m glad I don’t have one on my car.
It was me who reported the post as I remember the last time and suggested it was moved.
I think sending the op a link would have been appropriate rather than bandying prices around.
I hope not even one member has their car written off because of this.
Pete
I think it was Wildman 10 had his car damaged in broad daylight
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
the information is not in the least bit restricted to this forum. the lowlifes that steal cats are fully aware of exactly which cats are worth the most and would be unlikely to be coming on this forum looking for that information, it is freely available elsewhere, Facebook for example.
in fact, threads like this that list responsible recyclers who comply with regulations and only pay by traceable means arguably help reduce cat theft, not increase it.
in fact, threads like this that list responsible recyclers who comply with regulations and only pay by traceable means arguably help reduce cat theft, not increase it.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
Looks like I was a trend setter with stating cat offer prices
Now it is mainstream it is so passé so I am too trendy to do it today
Now it is mainstream it is so passé so I am too trendy to do it today
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Re: Scrapping a Cat
Conan wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:20 pmYour right Smutty times have certainly changed and cats are now fair game
I’m glad I don’t have one on my car.
It was me who reported the post as I remember the last time and suggested it was moved.
I think sending the op a link would have been appropriate rather than bandying prices around.
I hope not even one member has their car written off because of this.
Pete
I think it was Wildman 10 had his car damaged in broad daylight
I’ve bought 2 Rx-8’s that have been written off because of this, one how ever had an aftermarket cat on it so they don’t know what there looking for. If I was you Pete get it engraved with decat in big letters just in case they target your car.
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CEL diagnostic ; Its not the CAT.
So I discovered that the CAT was not a problem. The reader showed the following codes:
The CEl is off and has not re appeared as yet. Has anyone dealt with these faults/ and would using Cataclean help by removing some of the carbon built up in over 100K miles ?
Cheers
ROTOR
The CEl is off and has not re appeared as yet. Has anyone dealt with these faults/ and would using Cataclean help by removing some of the carbon built up in over 100K miles ?
Cheers
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Re: CEL diagnostic ; Its not the CAT.
Looking at a previous post of yours: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=83246&p=1310134#p1310134
where you described the car not revving over 3-3.5K and the fault code above, "Metering oil pump stepping motor#4 control circuit P1688"
That is classic "limp mode" due to a OMP (Oil Metering Pump) issue. Have a look here: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=82755 ***
I suffered this recently and replaced the OMP with a used one to fix the fault. TBH, I am beginning to suspect I might have got away with repositioning or replacing the sensor switch on the OMP, rather than the complete unit.
I can't help with the other fault code.
***Ooops, just realised that's in the members' area, so you can't see it.
where you described the car not revving over 3-3.5K and the fault code above, "Metering oil pump stepping motor#4 control circuit P1688"
That is classic "limp mode" due to a OMP (Oil Metering Pump) issue. Have a look here: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=82755 ***
I suffered this recently and replaced the OMP with a used one to fix the fault. TBH, I am beginning to suspect I might have got away with repositioning or replacing the sensor switch on the OMP, rather than the complete unit.
I can't help with the other fault code.
***Ooops, just realised that's in the members' area, so you can't see it.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat -> update, not the Cat
MOD BIT: Posts moved from new thread to original thread, as this is a continuation of the same saga. Thread Subject updated.
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Re: Scrapping a Cat -> update, not the Cat
Full description and fault finding for this and all CEL codes hereMazda wrote:P0076 VDI solenoid valve control circuit low
• The PCM monitors the VDI solenoid valve control voltage when the PCM turns the VDI solenoid valve off. If the
control voltage is low, the PCM determines that the VDI solenoid valve control circuit voltage is low.
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=35629
"Launch MAZDA Service Materials"
Switch from Workshop Manual to Troubleshooting in the drop-down
> Engine
> DTC P0076
follow the Diagnostics...
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Re: Scrapping a Cat -> update, not the Cat
Belated thanks to Warpcoil and Casey for their replies to my earlier question re the Oil metering pump / stepping motor Fault P1688-FC and P0076- intake valve control circuit.
The faults have re appeared, and I have taken my car to the nearest( non specialist) garage. Does anyone have a sensor for the OMP, or know where to source one? It sounds like a good idea to check this out before replacing the whole unit.
Thanks in anticipation.
The faults have re appeared, and I have taken my car to the nearest( non specialist) garage. Does anyone have a sensor for the OMP, or know where to source one? It sounds like a good idea to check this out before replacing the whole unit.
Thanks in anticipation.