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I hope this is the correct forum as I did not see a forum for emissions...
1995 Ranger 3.0L, Auto Trans, 2WD, Std Cab, Long bed
194,000 miles with original exhaust system including O2 sensors and converter.
PROBLEM - check engine light came on and code was P0420. My fault for not checking the parameters before I reset light, but, if it comes on, again, I will check them more carefully.
MY QUESTION - this truck was originally purchased and operated in California. Looking into replacement catalytic converters I see some are legal for CA and some are not legal for CA.
I have moved to Wyoming and no longer live in CA. If I end up replacing the converter on this truck, will I need to use a CA converter to keep things running normally? My concern is not about passing a vehicle or smog check, but I was wondering if a non-CA converter would send unexpected readings to the engine computer causing me more problems?
Thank you in advance for your help and suggestions.
1995 Ranger 3.0L, Auto Trans, 2WD, Std Cab, Long bed
194,000 miles with original exhaust system including O2 sensors and converter.
PROBLEM - check engine light came on and code was P0420. My fault for not checking the parameters before I reset light, but, if it comes on, again, I will check them more carefully.
MY QUESTION - this truck was originally purchased and operated in California. Looking into replacement catalytic converters I see some are legal for CA and some are not legal for CA.
I have moved to Wyoming and no longer live in CA. If I end up replacing the converter on this truck, will I need to use a CA converter to keep things running normally? My concern is not about passing a vehicle or smog check, but I was wondering if a non-CA converter would send unexpected readings to the engine computer causing me more problems?
Thank you in advance for your help and suggestions.
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