How does an OBD work for a smog test?
In earlier systems (OBD I) there was no long-term record stored of the state of the car’s systems. If a problem turned on the check-engine light, a simple battery-disconnect could turn it off long enough to pass a smog test, even though the problem was still there. OBD II helps ensure that the vehicle is in proper condition to run clean.
What should I know about a failed smog test?
Failed smog test. OBD-II monitors not ready. Needs to be Q: Failed smog test. OBD-II monitors not ready. Needs to be reset Failed smog test. OBD-II monitors not ready. Need to be reset. How much will this cost? My car has 165000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Hello.
Why is my OBD-2 not ready for emissions check?
So you’ve performed a code erase on your OBD-II-equipped vehicle, and now you’re due for an emissions check. But your code reader shows you’re not ready because some of the OBD-II emissions-related tests haven’t completed yet — specifically that the “HAS RUN” flag remains unset.
Can you repair an OBD II readiness monitor?
You can not repair or replace an OBD II readiness monitor. 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.
Why is my smog check OBD 2 incomplete?
There are several reasons why the monitors may be incomplete. 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.
Failed smog test. OBD-II monitors not ready. Needs to be Q: Failed smog test. OBD-II monitors not ready. Needs to be reset Failed smog test. OBD-II monitors not ready. Need to be reset. How much will this cost? My car has 165000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Hello.
What happens when your car is not ready for an OBD test?
The status of the emission systems may also be reset by disconnecting the battery. After being reset, the emission systems on your vehicle will have a “not ready” status.
You can not repair or replace an OBD II readiness monitor. 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.