It Turns Out It’s Simple: How to Check the Condition of a Catalytic Converter Without Disassembling It

One of the readers of the magazine ‘Za rulem’ asked the experts the following question: ‘Is it possible to check the condition of a catalytic converter without disassembling it?’ Alexey Revin, an expert from ‘Za rulem’ magazine, provided an answer to the reader’s question. He mentioned that it can be done using an adapter with the ELM327 index. When the car’s engine is warmed up and running at idle, the adapter needs to be connected to the diagnostic port. It will allow you to perform a quick check of the catalytic converter’s condition without disassembling it.