What happens if your Volvo Car is not ready?
Basically, if you go for emissions testing and they scan your computer and find that your car is not ready although there are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) or check engine light, you’ll fail the inspection. A regular OBD-II scanner will also tell you that your readiness codes are not set.
Why did my car not pass the inspection?
If the Oxygen Sensors are out of whack that could possibly trick the engine control module into thinking that there is a problem with the catalytic converter. So that was ruled out.
How to set your readiness code for Volvo?
A regular OBD-II scanner will also tell you that your readiness codes are not set. Volvo gives us a specific Drive Cycle that has to be done at least twice to set these codes so that you will pass inspection. In this thread, you’ll find those instructions.
How to pass inspection and complete a drive cycle?
In this video I’ll show you how to complete a drive cycle and pass inspection after turing off your check engine light. It is true that your car will not pass inspection if the check engine light is on. However there is more to it than simply turning it off.
Where does the EVAP gas go in a Volvo?
The only place evaporating gas can go is the charcoal canister which is then pulled into the intake at startup. This is pretty much always the P0455 code. Read the rest of this fine tutorial w/ photos: How to test and repair your EVAP valve
What happens when your car fails a smog test?
When your car gets a smog test, one portion of the test involves connecting the smog test machine to the car’s computer and checking if there are any DTC’s, and also checking to see if the monitors are ready. If they are not, the vehicle fails the test, because there may be problems in the system that can’t be reported by the computer.
What is the fuel trim code on a Volvo S40?
There are two fuel trim codes, P0171 and P0172. Both correspond to Volvo code ECM-250A but there are two parameters for that code: upper limit and lower limit. P0171 is for upper limit, which is rich. P0172 is for lower limit, which is lean. There is also a bulletin for ECM-250A.
What is the p0171 code on a Volvo S40?
P0171 is for upper limit, which is rich. P0172 is for lower limit, which is lean. There is also a bulletin for ECM-250A. After all items in fault tracing have been checked, an ECM upgrade should be performed if no faults have been found. P0172 is for lean, which is too much air (or too little fuel).
What was the MOT on my Volvo V70?
Hi there, any help very much appreciated. Volvo V70 2.4 (140bhp) 2000 with 165k failed the MOT today on the fast idel CO emisions test. Recorded 0.79% first time and 0.63% second time. Natural Idle passed at 0.32%. HC was 90ppm and 24ppm first and second time respectively and lambada was a pass at 0.97. Everything else was perfect.
Is the 2000 Volvo V40 a good car?
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What kind of engine does a Volvo V40 have?
The lines are smooth, with a nice integration of the traditional Volvo grille. The V40 Wagon is also softer and kinder than previous “shipping-box-included” Volvo wagons. All S40/V40s are equipped with a turbocharged, DOHC, 1.9-liter, 16-valve four-cylinder engine.
How often do you have to do a Volvo drive cycle?
Volvo gives us a specific Drive Cycle that has to be done at least twice to set these codes so that you will pass inspection. In this thread, you’ll find those instructions. Read More… The MVS Volvo Newsletter is a once-a-month email delivered to your email. It’s simple to unsubscribe at any time if you change your mind.