I have 2 weeks left to get my $hit together for an emissions retest.

My first time ever so I don't know what all the numbers mean.

Failed 3 out of 6 and gas cap passed

25/25 test

HC ppm -------------reading-> 325 ------------allowed-> 167 FAILED
<FONT COLOR="red">CO % ----------------------&gt; .11 --------------------&gt; .94 PASS</FONT>
NOxPPM ------------------&gt; 1155 -------------------&gt; 1240 PASS
RPM -----------------------&gt; 1790 -------------------&gt; 3000MAX
<FONT COLOR="red">CO+CO2% ---------------&gt; 9.5 ---------------------&gt; 6.0min</FONT>

50/15

HC ppm ------------------&gt; 217 ---------------------&gt; 173 FAIL
<FONT COLOR="red">CO% ----------------------&gt; .72 ---------------------&gt; .97 PASS</FONT>
NOxPPM -------------------&gt; 2953 ------------------&gt; 1372 FAIL
RPM -----------------------&gt; 1790 -------------------&gt; 3000MAX
<FONT COLOR="red">CO+CO2% ---------------&gt; 14.9 --------------------&gt; 6.0min</FONT>


The guys at the hole in the wall shop wanted $65 just to diagnose the problem. Can someone tell me if this looks like a bad catalytic converter / 02 sensor? The car has a 5zigen axle back that was on the car when I traded for it.

I am willing to give the $200 axle back to the person who helps me pass emissions here in Atlanta

I believe it's a 3" tip and not too loud and raspy like most exhausts

Location: Atl


Modified by Hybrid93Hatch at 12:35 PM 12/12/2005


Modified by Hybrid93Hatch at 7:49 PM 12/25/2005

 

Went to the DMV today to get title in my name.

Emissions not due until May 06 ....she gave me a break

Still would like to take my retest within 2 weeks because the hatch will be good until May 2007 then. By then it will be K20 powered

Looking to borrow an OEM cat-back / 02 sensor and anything else to pass emissions. In return you can have my 5 zigen axle back (Just leave me your OEM axle back)

 

I'd think a new cat and fresh tune-up parts would probably get you cleaner. What were your CO readings?

 

the VX relies heavily on the O2 sensor. Even a semi faulty one will fail emissions like this.
Pick up a new NGK L1H1 plug it in and you should be good to go, even with a cat-back. (a good tune up is a good idea also)

 

hey give me a call...i live in birmingham alabama.....205-540-5292... i think i have what u need...-Matt-

 

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25/25 test

HC ppm -------------reading-&gt; 325 ------------allowed-&gt; 167 FAILED
<FONT COLOR="red">CO % ----------------------&gt; .11 --------------------&gt; .94 PASS</FONT>
NOxPPM ------------------&gt; 1155 -------------------&gt; 1240 PASS
RPM -----------------------&gt; 1790 -------------------&gt; 3000MAX
<FONT COLOR="red">CO+CO2% ---------------&gt; 9.5 ---------------------&gt; 6.0min</FONT>

50/15

HC ppm ------------------&gt; 217 ---------------------&gt; 173 FAIL
<FONT COLOR="red">CO% ----------------------&gt; .72 ---------------------&gt; .97 PASS</FONT>
NOxPPM -------------------&gt; 2953 ------------------&gt; 1372 FAIL
RPM -----------------------&gt; 1790 -------------------&gt; 3000MAX
<FONT COLOR="red">CO+CO2% ---------------&gt; 14.9 --------------------&gt; 6.0min</FONT>

I have someone who will lend me a stock cat-back & cat. converter along with an 02 sensor to take the retest. Think that will be enough? The guy's hatch obviously has passed emissions here.