Can I drive my car if it fails smog?
If your vehicles smog check doesn’t pass, you have two choices: repairing the faulty components or stop driving your car. Your DMV registration can’t be renewed if your smog check fails. Now, your failed smog test might cost you in repairs.
Why did my OBDII not pass the smog test?
The 320 with 126,000 miles failed California SMOG test this morning. Actually passed all emissions related and visual testing but failed with the OBDII not ready for Catalyst. Approximately 3 weeks ago, or 400 miles of driving, I replaced the Lateral Motion sensor to solve a BAS/ESP issue using a used part from a donor 320.
How to test a Mercedes-Benz smog test?
• Start engine and accelerate engine speed to 1400 rpm. • Allow engine to run with increased rpms for 7 minutes (or drive the vehicle for 7 minutes). Park position and allow engine to idle (with no load) for 6 seconds. Do not use A/C. • After this step turn the ignition OFF, wait ten seconds and repeat this test step.
Why is my Mercedes Benz catalyst not ready?
The actual printed report from the SMOG test lists the fault as “Catalyst” not ready. My Autel reports that CAT (Catalyst) monitor is OK. So, either the reset procedure you kindly supplied did the trick and all is now well…..
Can a 2002 Mercedes Benz drive cycle be incomplete?
Also, one customer with a 2002 Mercedes was unable to complete the secondary air injection monitor until one evening he allowed his vehicle to idle for 5-20 minutes in his driveway. He then turned off his vehicle and restarted the vehicle the next morning and allowed it to idle for another 5-10 minutes.
What was the problem with my Passat V6?
The problem was that the fuel pump connector had a crack in it so there was fuel leaking onto the top part of the gas tank. I had my vw shop replace the fuel pump and it was free since there was a fuel pump recall that affected my model.
When did the new Volkswagen Passat come out?
An all-new Passat, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was launched in 1998 in North America. Occasionally the car won’t start. Not electrical – battery good starter good.
What causes intermittent starting on a VW Passat?
Most of you all problems seem to point to the Crankshaft Position Sensor/Engine speed sensor. It is a common problem with the 2000-2004 VW Passat. There is no way of stopping this sensor from failing it will have to be replaced eventually.