Why did my Nissan Xterra not pass smog?
I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra that did not pass smog. The print out stated that the check engine light was on and that is why it failed. However, the check engine light is not on-nor any other indicator lights. The smog guy said it was because I put in a new battery and the computer wasn’t “synched” yet.
How to set the emission monitor on a Nissan Xterra?
Follow the OBD II Drive Cycle below in order to set your Nissan’s emission monitors. This OBDII drive cycle begins with a cold start (coolant temperature below 122 degrees F).
How do I complete a Nissan Xterra drive cycle?
Follow the OBD II Drive Cycle below in order to set your Nissan’s emission monitors. This OBDII drive cycle begins with a cold start (coolant temperature below 122 degrees F). We recommend achieving this by allowing the vehicle to cool down overnight, and beginning the drive cycle process the following day.
I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra that did not pass smog. The print out stated that the check engine light was on and that is why it failed. However, the check engine light is not on-nor any other indicator lights. The smog guy said it was because I put in a new battery and the computer wasn’t “synched” yet.
Follow the OBD II Drive Cycle below in order to set your Nissan’s emission monitors. This OBDII drive cycle begins with a cold start (coolant temperature below 122 degrees F).
What to do if your EGR monitor is not running?
Start with making sure your vehicle has no known EGR monitor setting issues identified by the BAR and CARB, and next get in to hands-on diagnosis of what is causing the monitor to either not run or not complete. Since the check engine light is not on, we can be confident the ECU has not found any specific emission component failure.
Follow the OBD II Drive Cycle below in order to set your Nissan’s emission monitors. This OBDII drive cycle begins with a cold start (coolant temperature below 122 degrees F). We recommend achieving this by allowing the vehicle to cool down overnight, and beginning the drive cycle process the following day.
How do you pass the smog test in California?
Without these required Emission Monitors your vehicle can not pass the smog test. You will be required to drive between 100-200 miles and over the course of a week, called a Drive Cycle, in order to “complete” the emission monitors and be allowed to pass the smog check.
What can cause a car to fail a smog test?
If your engine’s oil is contaminated because of inadequate oil changes, it could cause higher emissions and a failed smog test. For these reasons, always change the oil in your car to ensure the best engine performance prior to your test. 5. If Your Check Engine Light Is On, Find a Way to Turn It off
Why does an old catalytic converter fail a smog test?
In most cases, the reason why an old CC fails a smog test is because the smog equipment is calibrated too sensitively. The CC is still good and still does its intended job of blocking pollutants from the vehicle’s exhaust, but unlike a brand new CC, it is no longer sensitive enough to pass a smog test.
Can you get a retest for a smog test?
Smog test stations are getting a lot more competitive with each other in recent years, and this is a very common deal they offer to attract more customers. It could save you quite a bit of money on a retest. When you go to have your vehicle smog checked, have as many cards stacked in your favor as possible.