How can I find my catalytic converter's reference number?
Each catalytic converter has a reference carved or printed on it. This reference enables to identify your catalyst.
The chart just below provides you examples of catalytic converters codes regrading the car brand of your scrap catalyst model.
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Car brand |
Type of reference |
Example |
Audi |
Usually 3 numbers + 1 to 3 letters |
028131701G or 1J0131701L |
BMW |
7 numbers usually starting by 1, 2 or 7 |
1721515 or 7215315 |
Chrysler |
Various types |
CLLC369AEB, 9G or 480AC |
Fapcat Sevel |
10 or 4 numbers |
1319603080 or 8613 |
Fiat / Alfa Romeo |
8 numbers |
46469440 |
Ford |
10/12 characters with « - » used as separator |
2S61-5E211-CB |
General Motors |
8 numbers usually starting by « GM - - ( - ) » |
12596535 or GM 112 |
Honda |
Identification unable through picture (length, numbers of holes, shape) |
|
Hyundai Kia |
Between 3 to 10 characters |
UDLC 11 or MCE |
Land Rover |
KAT - - - or other characters |
KAT 046 or ESR2652 |
Mazda |
Often 4 characters but there are other references |
LF45 or N3R2 |
Mercedes Benz |
KT - - - - |
KT 1025 |
Mitsubishi |
Usually 2 or 3 characters |
2D or AFA |
Nissan |
Often 3 or 6 characters but there are variatons |
1KV BLG or 1FE |
Opel / Vauxhall |
GM - - ( - ) |
GM 22 |
Saab |
7 numbers |
4967006 |
Subaru |
Usually 5 characters |
FCFE 2 |
Suzuki |
Usually 3 + 3 characters |
54G - C01 |
Peugeot - Citroen |
TR PSA K - - ( - ) |
TR PSA K 150 |
Volskwagen |
Often 9 numbers + 1 to 3 letters |
028 131 701 G or 1J0 131 701 L |
Renault |
C - - - / H8200 - - - - - - |
C112 or H8200542154 |
Rover |
KAT - - - |
KAT 115 |
Toyota |
Various types |
0j010 or 26080 or AF3 |
Volvo |
Often 8 numbers |
85214563 |
Walker |
KA - - - |
KA 132 |
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