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133,000 miles and all the coils have been replace at least once, some twice. The O2 sensors have been replaced, the A/F sensors also. Recently a while after and ox sensor and a #2 coil was replaced the catalytic converter below threshold (bank 1) code came on. Toyota said replace the catalytic computer. ($1500.00) I kept driving it for 3 weeks until I was faced with misfire codes for #4 coil.. REplaced that coil. The next day the code came up for the recently replaced ox sensor. IT then disappeared and the car was fine for a week. Then the catalytic converter code came on again. Now isn't there something going on that could explain all of these failing parts...and how can I avoid the catalytic converter replacement which seems like a stretch both diagnostically and financially. thank you...susan
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You need to try an engine treatment / injector cleaner called SEA FOAM one can per Tank Fill up every other tank fill up. If you are driving very short distances and your Catalytic Converter never gets to its Maximum Heat up Range this is bad for the Catalytic Converter because it has to be able to fully heat up to burn the exhaust gasses. It will tend to clog up if it doesn't ever get to full Heat Up and Clean itself. The Sea Foam will help also so give it a try. Good Luck