jeremymc7

My 2012 A7 looks like it might have a cracked cat. I heard a pop but couldn't tell where it was and car drove fine for a period. Short while later while accelerating from a stoplight the car sounded like it had no exhaust whatsoever and got slight smell of gas.

I'm right at 7.5 years since original in service date. Federal emissions states 8 years, but California sates 7 years. From what I understand though California is in addition (not replacement) to Federal so depending on item failed if California is longer on that specific part it overrides Federal.

From what I can tell the Cat isn't even mentioned in the California coverage but is on the Federal at 8 years.

Does anyone have any experience and can confirm. I want to make sure I have the facts before getting the estimate from the dealer.

jeremymc7

Dealership is stating that catalytic converter is not covered within 8 year Federal warranty due to failure of housing welds.

They state only internal failures of catalytic converter is covered. This doesn't seem to match federal guidelines.

Can someone please comment.

davepjr71

A cracked cat should be considered a failed cat and should be covered. I'm guessing they are stating it's not throwing a code so it's not covered? Have you contacted another dealership? You maybe can try calling one of the major manufacturers of cats and see what they say.