Check engine light went on and the results from the scan was B1 S2 Slow response. Looked this up on Google and it usually mean there is an exhaust leak coming from the flex pipe. I placed a rag at the end of the tailpipe to restrict exhaust flow and sure enough exhaust was leaking from the end of the flex pipe towards the rear of the vehicle.
Cleared the code and the check engine light remained off for about 2 weeks. I have cleared it again and it has not come back on since.
Can this be fixed with a simple weld as the cost of replacing this pipe is astronomical because a catalytic converter is also attached to this assembly. The underhood emissions sticker says I have California emissions although I purchase the vehicle new in MA. Car currently has 89000 miles on the odometer.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.