So my catalytic converter is dead now?

[Polobear6r]

I got some help from someone who has some pretty good knowledge about VCDS and we set a new basic setting for the catalytic converter. I needed to drive my car to watch if all settings went from red to green, they all did except the catalytic converter. And the next day I got a yellow engine light again.
I did a new autoscan and this is what I got.

Is there something i can do now? In my country there are some new cheap catalytic converters from Ridex for example. Is this a good option? https://www.autodoc.nl/ridex/15215547

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Thursday,18,March,2021,20:24:04:23303
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 21.3.0.0 (x64)
Data version: 20210226 DS325.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WVWZZZ6RZCXXXXXXX   License Plate: 
Mileage: 246430km-153124mi   Repair Order: 



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Chassis Type: 6R-VW25 (6N0)
Scan: 01 03 04 08 09 15 17 19 25 44

VIN: WVWZZZ6RZCXXXXXXX   Mileage: 246430km-153124miles

01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
 
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Address 01: Engine (J623-CGPB)       Labels:. 03E-906-019-CGP.clb
   Part No SW: 03E 906 019 M    HW: 03E 906 019 B
   Component: SIMOS11.1     H03 8949  
   Revision: --------    Serial number:               
   Coding: 00110016002400080000
   Shop #: WSC 00788 648 00255
   ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM12MPI02103E906019M 001007
   ROD: EV_ECM12MPI02103E906019A.rod
   VCID: 2E57F709714C42FB61-807A

4 Faults Found:
6429 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S2 
          P0136 00 [232] - Malfunction in Circuit
          MIL ON - Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00000001
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Mileage: 246333 km
                    Date: 2021.03.17
                    Time: 20:01:25

                    Engine RPM: 3453.00 /min
                    Normed load value: 0.0 %
                    Vehicle speed: 123 km/h
                    Coolant temperature: 88 °C
                    Intake air temperature: 18 °C
                    Ambient air pressure: 1020 mbar
                    Voltage terminal 30: 14.015 V
                    Unlearning counter according OBD: 40
                    Oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 (jump sensor): 0.170 V / -55.47 %(lean)

6187 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S2 
          P0140 00 [096] - No Activity
          Intermittent - Not Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00000001
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Mileage: 246377 km
                    Date: 2021.03.18
                    Time: 07:40:44

                    Engine RPM: 3597.00 /min
                    Normed load value: 93.3 %
                    Vehicle speed: 128 km/h
                    Coolant temperature: 87 °C
                    Intake air temperature: 12 °C
                    Ambient air pressure: 1020 mbar
                    Voltage terminal 30: 14.116 V
                    Unlearning counter according OBD: 39
                    Oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 (jump sensor): 0.455 V / -55.47 %(lean)

16882 - Post-Catalyst Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Correction; Bank 1 
          P2097 00 [096] - Too Rich
          Intermittent - Not Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00000001
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Mileage: 246395 km
                    Date: 2021.03.18
                    Time: 16:28:43

                    Engine RPM: 2800.00 /min
                    Normed load value: 50.6 %
                    Vehicle speed: 100 km/h
                    Coolant temperature: 75 °C
                    Intake air temperature: 12 °C
                    Ambient air pressure: 1010 mbar
                    Voltage terminal 30: 14.218 V
                    Unlearning counter according OBD: 40
                    Oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 (jump sensor): 0.570 V / -50.00 %(lean)

16879 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S2 
          P0139 00 [096] - Response too Slow
          Intermittent - Not Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00000001
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Mileage: 246396 km
                    Date: 2021.03.18
                    Time: 16:29:13

                    Engine RPM: 2805.00 /min
                    Normed load value: 56.9 %
                    Vehicle speed: 100 km/h
                    Coolant temperature: 81 °C
                    Intake air temperature: 12 °C
                    Ambient air pressure: 1010 mbar
                    Voltage terminal 30: 14.218 V
                    Unlearning counter according OBD: 40
                    Oxygen sensor B1: sensor 1: voltage-Lambda probe voltage: bank 1: probe 1 (broadband probe): 0.029 V
                    Oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 (jump sensor): 0.260 V / 90.63 %(rich)

Readiness: 0000 0001

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Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104)       Labels:. 6R0-907-37x-ESP82.clb
   Part No SW: 6R0 907 379 AK    HW: 6R0 907 379 AF
   Component: ESP8.2i front H05 0001  
   Revision: --------    
   Coding: 210224E3217000B6842924EB84DA00401100
   Shop #: WSC 00788 648 00255
   VCID: 071962ADB27633B382-8052

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC (J301)       Labels: 6R0-820-045-9AB.clb
   Part No SW: 6R0 820 045 F    HW: 6R0 820 045 F
   Component: Man AC         02 0101  
   Revision: 0002S 02    
   VCID: 316DEC7568725D037C-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519)       Labels:. 6R0-937-08x-09.clb
   Part No SW: 6R0 937 087 H    HW: 6R0 937 087 
   Component: BCM PQ25 H+4  H46 0230  
   Revision: BF046001    Serial number: 0394 035110798
   Coding: 7BB02BBF08A10048002008006D2B0C9000C0410F60860000200000000000
   Shop #: WSC 124697 483 00190
   VCID: 428FB3B9DDD4D69B95-8016

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 6R0 959 801 AB    HW: 6R0 959 801 AB  Labels: 6R0-959-801.CLB
   Component: J386__TSG_FT  008 1611 
   Serial number: KU0KU014061100014122
   Coding: 18BC30

   Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 6R0 959 802 AD    HW: 6R0 959 802 AD  Labels: 6R0-959-802.CLB
   Component: J387__TSG_BT  008 1611 
   Serial number: KU0KU016061100013956
   Coding: 08BC30

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags (J234)       Labels:| 5K0-959-655.clb
   Part No SW: 6R0 959 655 K    HW: 6R0 959 655 K
   Component: VW10Airbag022 H09 0020  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: 003GX00PVUS.
   Coding: 003232
   Shop #: WSC 00788 648 00255
   ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaVW10BPAVW250 A01001
   ROD: EV_AirbaVW10BPAVW250.rod
   VCID: 4A9F9B99EDE40EDB5D-801E

   Crash sensor for side airbag: driver side: 
   Serial number: 3575HRB404V0JR9KC0K6

   Front Passenger's Side Airbag Crash Sensor: 
   Serial number: 3585HRB40570ISD6CGHU

   Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor (on driver's side): 
   Serial number: 3515RRB40530L9U4H1JK

   Passenger side rear thorax airbag crash sensor: 
   Serial number: 3525RRB405D0L2V2C8FL

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments (J285)       Labels:| 5K0-920-xxx-17.clb-SRI1
   Part No SW: 6R0 920 860 G    HW: 6R0 920 860 G
   Component: KOMBI         H03 0505  
   Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 140A00
   Shop #: WSC 00788 648 00255
   ASAM Dataset: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09 A04113
   ROD: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09_004_VW25.rod
   VCID: 387BD15183088C4B3B-806C

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533)       Labels:. 6N0-909-901-6R.clb
   Part No SW: 6N0 909 901     HW: 6R0 937 087 
   Component: GW-K-CAN TP20 0230  
   Coding: 002200
   Shop #: WSC 124697 483 00190
   VCID: 70EB2971A3F8140B33-8024

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer (J334)       Labels:| 5K0-920-xxx-25.clb
   Part No SW: 5K0 953 234     HW: 5K0 953 234 
   Component: IMMO          H03 0505  
   Serial number:               
   Coding: 000000
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   ASAM Dataset: EV_Immo_UDS_VDD_RM09 A03009
   ROD: EV_Immo_UDS_VDD_RM09_VW21.rod
   VCID: 6ADF3B198D24EEDB7D-803E

No fault code found.

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Address 44: Steering Assist        Labels: 6Q0-423-156.clb
   Part No: 6R0 423 156 B
   Component: LenkhilfeTRW        V277  
   Coding: 11220
   Shop #: WSC 00788  
   VCID: 2F69EA0DEA464BF36A-807A

No fault code found.

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[amer6R]

Something about your Lambda sensor is faulty.

[iichel]

I think so as well, second lambda is shot.

[Polobear6r]

Well i could try installing a new 2nd lambda. That is at least way cheaper that an complete new catalytic converter.

[iichel]

That is a truth like a cow

[amer6R]

If front is same as back, switch them and see if the fault will be st the switched place

[RUM4MO]

I think that it normally a good plan to fit new Lambda sensors when replacing a Cat, so replacing the rear one first would not be a waste of money and might even fix your problem, I don't think that S1 and S2 are the same on petrol engined cars - look up the NGK website as they usually supply VW Group with these sensor under the NTK brand name.