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 can I tell if my car monitor is working?
The first and foremost step is to check whether the engine light is off. If your vehicle has active trouble codes, it may stop a monitor from running completely. 2. Check if your Vehicle has a Coolant Temperature The drive cycle starts with a cold start.
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.
What should I do if my O2 sensor is not ready?
The O2 Heater should be one of the first to become ready and if your O2 is not ready, chances are your catalyst is not ready either… What Pep boys is telling you to do is to try to complete a drive cycle.
Why is my Nissan Pathfinder leaking coolant?
Leaking coolant is mixing with transmission fluid through the cooler lines to create a toxic hell stew that irreversibly damages everything around it. The widespread issue has prompted the North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC), a consumer protection group, to plead that everyone avoid the 2005-2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra at all costs.
What happens if your transmission speed sensor fails?
Should either or both of these speed sensors fail, you may notice one or more of the following 3 issues: 1. Harsh or Improper Shifting Without a valid speed signal from these sensors, the PCM will not be able to correctly control the shifting of gears within the transmission.
Why does my car not pass the emissions test?
From clogged air filters to faulty spark plugs, reasons abound as to why your vehicle might fail its emissions test. On a good note, you’ll be surprised to find quite a few of them are easy (and inexpensive) fixes.
What was the problem with my Nissan Frontier?
My son’s 2007 Frontier had the same issue” “The warning light for this sensor has gone off and on for years. Finally replaced the coded defective oxygen sensor and light stilll goes on and off. Nissan is still trying to fix it.”
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.
Why is my Nissan sporatic not reading fuel level?
Not happy that Nissan recalled only some vehicles with the same issue; seems like the safety hazard is the same and it is caused by a defective part. Sporatically wouldn’t read fuel level. Slowly became more often that it wouldn’t read at all. Check engine light on; diagnostic code for “fuel level sensor”.
What kind of reliability does a Nissan Frontier have?
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Nissan Frontier owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.
What happens if your car fails the emissions test?
Failing the test means your car’s emission levels are beyond allowable values for a particular state. In most states, a car will not be tested if SRT is not complete or CEL is ON. In CA, 2 parameters in NOT READY state is acceptable, provided the CEL is OFF.
Why did my Nissan Maxima fail a 3rd Inspection?
The club for Nissan Maxima and Infiniti I30 / I35 owners, and the official home of Maxima Club of America! I have a 2002 Infiniti 1-35 that has just failed a 3rd inspection because of 02 monitor not ready, catalyst not ready. Right before the 1st inspection the MIL came on.
When does PCM set trouble code p0341?
As certain points of the reluctor wheel pass by the camshaft sensor, the sensor regulates 5 volt reference voltage in a wave pattern. Anytime the camshaft sensor signal does not correspond to the signals received from the crankshaft sensor, the PCM sets a trouble code P0341.
How does the camshaft position sensor ( CPS ) work?
The camshaft position sensor (CPS) sends a wave signal (5 volts) to the PCM for every Top Dead Center (TDC) position of the compression stroke, as well as pulse waves indicating the position of the cam sensor. Signals are generated through a reluctor wheel attached to the camshaft.
What do you need to know about inorder to pass inspection?
Inorder to pass inspection your car needs to complete a full drive cycle so that all (8) internal monitors have a status of “Ready”. If any of the (8) monitors have a status of “Incomplete” that means you have not yet completed a full drive cycle and you need to drive your car around more.
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.
What to do if your car fails the HC test?
Check cracks in the air duct from the air filter box to the throttle body. If you can’t find any, spray carburetor cleaner around the intake manifold while watching the O2 sensor readings on your scan tool. In many cases you can see the vacuum leak as it sucks in the liquid spray.