CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURES: If a catalytic converter needs replacing, one of the problems below most likely contributed to its failure. Engine Tune-Up Required. A number of problems could occur to the catalytic converter as the result of an engine that is out of tune.
View Full Document. - Habituation : refers to gradual reduction in the strength of a response due to repetitive stimulation.
The faint response is a condition of parasympathetic arousal elicited in the face of emotional stress or shock, which results in lowered heart rate and blood pressure. The decrease in blood supply to the brain can lead to loss of consciousness such as fainting.