Re:Clearing codes before Smog
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Melting Slicks
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Re:Clearing codes before Smog
Greetings All,
I`m sure this is in the archives somewhere but I don`t know what it would be listed under, hence the post here.
I just re-installed my stock tune via my Vinci/Crane programmer, after which I had 1 current and several history codes, which I am told is common with this tuner.
I cleared all the codes and have already driven the car 150+mi.
I`m still code free but do I still need to perform a certain number of re-starts before taking the car in for smog (I`m in So Cal.)
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Rick
I`m sure this is in the archives somewhere but I don`t know what it would be listed under, hence the post here.
I just re-installed my stock tune via my Vinci/Crane programmer, after which I had 1 current and several history codes, which I am told is common with this tuner.
I cleared all the codes and have already driven the car 150+mi.
I`m still code free but do I still need to perform a certain number of re-starts before taking the car in for smog (I`m in So Cal.)
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Rick
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From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
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It is not the miles the car is driven it is the number of engine cycles. You might get a "not ready" test if the car is hooked up to the OBD II scanner. If they just check for the CEL then you'llbe fine.
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There are several tests that get run by the OBD system that takes a specific drive cycle to complete. These test will generally complete in a day or 2 of normal driving. Things like O2 sensor heater, EVAP system, EGR system are tested this way. In Il, 2001 and NEWER cars are allowed to have one of these tests fail-soon it won't be any. If you reset the system too soon before the test-you WILL fail. I use an Actron handheld or my AutoEnginuity on my laptop to check before I go in to be sure there will be no surprises.
