Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
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Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
Failed smog again this year.
1997 Civic EX
D16y8
AEM CAI
DC Headers
Everything else stock.
Cat was changed 2 years ago for previous smog
Recently changed
- Oil
- Cap
- Rotor
- Spark plugs
- Wires (1 yr ago)
The smog guy said he couldn't connect to my ecu, yet when I got home I was able to connect my diagnostic tool and make connection. He also said my AEM wasn't CA legal yet it passed on the previous inspection.
1997 Civic EX
D16y8
AEM CAI
DC Headers
Everything else stock.
Cat was changed 2 years ago for previous smog
Recently changed
- Oil
- Cap
- Rotor
- Spark plugs
- Wires (1 yr ago)
The smog guy said he couldn't connect to my ecu, yet when I got home I was able to connect my diagnostic tool and make connection. He also said my AEM wasn't CA legal yet it passed on the previous inspection.
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Re: My *** got raped at the smog station again, help me.
its on your intake manifold and get clogged from time to time theyre like less than five bucks. The tech was a total tard.
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Re: My *** got raped at the smog station again, help me.
i'm also glad i don't have to deal with smog
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Re: My *** got raped at the smog station again, help me.
So like they said do BOTH O2 sensors... as well as the pcv which isn't hard to do.
How long ago did you get the header? Make sure it isn't cracked. (Try switching to old intake in the meanwhile just to pass if you have to.)
Seafoam your car?
Ooo and double check the cat to make sure no cracks either... You never know.(I know you said only 2 years but still.) :D all I can think of for now. Lemme know how it goes. <('.'<)
How long ago did you get the header? Make sure it isn't cracked. (Try switching to old intake in the meanwhile just to pass if you have to.)
Seafoam your car?
Ooo and double check the cat to make sure no cracks either... You never know.(I know you said only 2 years but still.) :D all I can think of for now. Lemme know how it goes. <('.'<)
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
OP, are you using an OEM cat or something like a magnaflow replacement?
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
Yea I replaced my OEM cat with a new magnaflow when it went bad about two years ago and the car still threw a code for a bad cat. Unfortunately the cheaper aftermarket replacement cats just don't do as good of a job as their oem counter parts. Luckily for me, I'm obd2 and all maryland does is plug a scan tool in to check for emissions. No probes or anything so I can get away with doing the o2 sensor trick to make the ecu think the cat is just fine. My suggestion would be to borrow an oem cat from someone and use it to get the car smogged then you can return it after you pass and reinstall your current cat.
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
Not necessarily, its just the sheer fact that cheap aftermarket cats don't perform as well as their oem equivalents. Your cat isn't fried, its just that it doesn't perform to a high enough standard.
How many miles are on the O2 sensors?
When was the last time the ignition timing was set on the car?
Here's my recommendation, put an oem cat on the car, change the pcv valve, and if the ignition timing hasn't been checked in a long time, have a professional set it with a timing light. Changing the O2 sensors wouldn't hurt, but I'd be inclined to try what I've listed before changing them out just because there is no point in spending more money than you have to.
How many miles are on the O2 sensors?
When was the last time the ignition timing was set on the car?
Here's my recommendation, put an oem cat on the car, change the pcv valve, and if the ignition timing hasn't been checked in a long time, have a professional set it with a timing light. Changing the O2 sensors wouldn't hurt, but I'd be inclined to try what I've listed before changing them out just because there is no point in spending more money than you have to.
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
Even if you fix your numbers, the ECU problem is the bigger one to look at. What year is your car? What wiring harness and ECU are you using?
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
1. Replace your PCV
2. Check ignition timing
3. You need to have the cat adequately warmed up before going if you didn't. However your tests really point to an inefficient cat. You need something similar to OEM as possible.
4. Don't replace the secondary 02 as all it does is monitor your cat efficiency and won't do anything to lower your smog #s.
Good luck
2. Check ignition timing
3. You need to have the cat adequately warmed up before going if you didn't. However your tests really point to an inefficient cat. You need something similar to OEM as possible.
4. Don't replace the secondary 02 as all it does is monitor your cat efficiency and won't do anything to lower your smog #s.
Good luck
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
It's stock as far as I know, I'll have to pull the cover off and see the stamp on it, but like i mentioned in the op I was able to hook up my diagnostic tool just fine and read the sensors.
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I can't imagine having to deal with this bullshit. CARB regulations alone will keep me from moving to CA...good luck
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
fix it... replace parts till you get fixed or pay up a good 200 bux. So Cal sux and so does OR.
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
The Cel light turns on than off when i first start the vehicle and I didnt have a CEL when I went in. When i got home I plugged my reader in and was able to check for codes (node codes found) and I checked the readiness monitor status and the status list came up no problem.
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Re: Won title of gross polluter at the smog station again, help me.
The plan so far this weekend is to swap the pre cat 02 sensor, pcv and double check the timing.