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No EGR would cause high NOX (nitrides of oxygen) and not hurt the CO or the HC.
Originally Posted by Irish Mike
EGR definitely did affect the NO ppm in my case. I tested at 926 ppm (ppm limit is 484) After changing the EGR for the retest the reading dropped to 802 ppm.
Did I word that poorly (again)? What that top quote is supposed to mean, is that no EGR or lack of EGR operation, will cause high NOX (NO?) readings. EGR operation reduces NOX emissions.
The results of the test with all gases is in GPM. Standard/Results: .80/1.36 HC, 15/4.30 CO, 2.5, .45 NOx.
OK. Grams Per Mile. The GPM measurements are a later standard than *I* have experienced. NOW your numbers make sense to me. As stated, HCs are unburned fuel. My previously mentioned EGR problem could apply, here. You probably have a minor misfire. Proceed as recommended for HC problems.
A fresh set of spark plugs may get you through the test, a coil, cap and module wouldn't harm either. Even if it is not these, they are sort of consumables, and not to expensive, I would start there.
I had the same issue.
Was this car not drivern often?
If the plugs and wires and etc looks good, put a bottle of HEET in it and go back. It will drop your HC number drastically. Just make sure you drive it for at least 10 minutes after putting it in.
Finally caved in a took it in to a local dealer for a diagnostics test of emissions. They said O2 sensors went bad causing cat converters to go. Havent had time to change them yet and get it tested. Sensors are only 20 a piece and found the converters for $63. Tried getting them off but broke two bolts where it attaches to the exhaust manifold. Cant quite get to the third one, still have to figure something out.
I think its www.guarenteedtopass.com
well if not look up guarenteed to pass emmissions on google.
its an additive and they guarentee you to pass like it says!
people in my group used it and said it worked.
worst came to worst do what i do
do to the ruff part of town for emissions if ya dont pass offer em $50.
hey it worked