blackphantom

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So I have a 08 malibu and I gutted the cats because chevy wouldnt warranty the damn thing so now I have the O2 sensor code and the car is running a little rich. can anyone tell me how or help me delete the O2 sensors from reading? I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance

Sleeping

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how many miles are on it? They have to warranty if its 8 yr 80000 miles by law. Other wise maybe something like hp tuners?

blackphantom

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64000. I have always had problems with this dealer and the next closes one is an hour away. But now the cats are gutted

Z28_LT1

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Why the heck did you gut the cats?? It's an 08 Malibu, not a 93 Honda.

blackphantom

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Because I don't have the 517 bucks for the replacement cat yes tere is 2 on the car and the main one is built into the header so I had to gut it because chevy wouldn't warranty the part and I don't have that kind if money

Z28_LT1

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Do you live in CA? If not, I'm sure you can get aftermarket cats that are much cheaper than OEM cats. They won't have as much metal in them so they won't last as long, but they'll definitely work for you for a few years.

Z28_LT1

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Another thing, I'm not too familiar with the new Malibu so I have to ask, does it have 4 O2 sensors? (2 post cat, 2 pre cat)

Sleeping

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Its not just a gm warranty its a federal emissions warranty by law. You don't have to take it to a chevy dealership you can take it to any gm branded dealership.

blackphantom

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I live in in florida. Since the cat is gutted I'm pretty sure Im on my own now and no dealership will cover it. I know I have done O2 deletes on my TA its the same concept right. Just get a scan tool and delete the O2 sensors from the PCM