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Old May 20, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Default Possible Cat Problem

Posted this in the VAG-COM forum, but no response as of yet.

I've gotten fault code 16806 - "Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold" 3 or 4 times. Guess that means its a real problem, but what is the problem? Do I need a new cat or some O2 sensors or something else?

Car is a '99.5 A4 1.8TQ with Tip.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Default same problem...but i have an aftermarket cat

started happening after I did the seafoam in the vacume lines
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Default BTW, the emission warranty in California is longer than the 50k warranty, check w/ your dealer, as

it might be under warranty.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Default try the diode fix in tech if you don't care about the environment.

It get's rid of that nasty check engine light.
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