1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2

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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Default 1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2 what could be causing this?

No EGR valve, any ideas what could be causing this?


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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Default Re: 1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2 what could be causing t

I have the same prob. i am thining of replacing the cat.

But you should check timing also, (should be good)
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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Default Re: 1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2 what could be causing t

yeah me too! replace the cat and you should be all good.
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Default Re: 1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2 what could be causing t

i had the same problem...but i have an egr..first i changed the cat...didnt reallie help....then he said my manifold was clogged up...changed that n it finnaly passed...
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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Default Re: 1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2 what could be causing t

"i had the same problem...but i have an egr..first i changed the cat...didnt reallie help....then he said my manifold was clogged up...changed that n it finnaly passed..."

DId you do it yourself? How much did it cost you?
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Default Re: 1990 civic hatchback failed emissions test, its putting out too much NO2 what could be causing t

my bro replaced it for me...he had an old hf laying around n took out the manifold..cleaned it....made sure air flowed threw all the ports (with an air compresser)....slaped it on..whoopow..it worked...
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