What happens if your car does not pass a smog inspection?
If you were told that your vehicle did not pass a smog inspection because your car’s OBD II readiness monitors were not complete, it doesn’t mean that you have a bad monitor. OBD II readiness monitors are not sensors!
How many readiness monitors do you need for a smog test?
On average, there are 8-11 monitors that OBDII provides, and all these monitors must be in a ready state in order for a smog test to be completed. If you have changed your car battery, or disconnected power to your car, your readiness monitors can get reset.
What makes a car ready for a smog test?
Most 1996 and new vehicles have on board computers called an On Board Diagnostics II monitors (OBDII). OBDII contains information which is used to conduct smog tests, and determine smog test readiness. On average, there are 8-11 monitors that OBDII provides, and all these monitors must be in a ready state in order for a smog test to be completed.
Where can I get a just smogs monitor repaired?
Just Smogs® in Huntington Beach specializes in the diagnosis and repair of emissions related issues including OBD II monitor issues. For information about diagnostics, repair, or the Just Smogs® monitor drive cycle service, call Just Smogs® at (714) 596-1019.
What happens if my car is not ready for a smog check?
If your car is not in a ready state, the smog check cannot be conducted. Do All OBD2 Readiness monitors need to be “Ready”? The United States EPA has a slightly looser standards than California. For 1996-1999 cars, two monitors can be in a not ready state. For 2000 and newer cars, the United States EPA allows one monitor to be in a not ready state.
On average, there are 8-11 monitors that OBDII provides, and all these monitors must be in a ready state in order for a smog test to be completed. If you have changed your car battery, or disconnected power to your car, your readiness monitors can get reset.
Just Smogs® in Huntington Beach specializes in the diagnosis and repair of emissions related issues including OBD II monitor issues. For information about diagnostics, repair, or the Just Smogs® monitor drive cycle service, call Just Smogs® at (714) 596-1019.
Can a DTC erase a smog check monitor?
If your car has recently been repaired for a problem that set a DTC (check engine on) and the technician cleared the DTC, he also erased the monitors. Also, if battery has been disconnected, replaced or needed a jump-start, the monitors may be erased.