Can a car pass the emissions test after a reset?
A slight chance of passing the emissions test after a reset does exist, but it is very slim. The trick is to get your vehicle smog checked before your engine computer detects the check engine light illuminating trouble code, and only after the required readiness flags have set.
When to reset the check engine soon light?
If you’re performing this procedure in an effort to pass an emissions test when the check engine light or service engine soon light is on or illuminated, read on and in detail to learn how the check engine light reset procedure works.
How does the status of your emission systems become ” ready ” again?
How the status of your vehicle’s emission systems becomes “ready” again: Driving the vehicle in a normal fashion may allow your vehicle’s to become “ready”. However, for certain emission systems and certain vehicles, the status returns to “ready” only after driving the vehicle a specific way.
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.
What happens if my car does not pass the emissions test?
If it’s not in a “ready” state, your vehicle will automatically fail. Using OBDLink, you can easily monitor emissions readiness after fixing an emissions problem, and be assured that your vehicle is in a “ready” state. You can also pre-test your vehicle, and confirm that it will pass without issue. Here’s how:
How the status of your vehicle’s emission systems becomes “ready” again: Driving the vehicle in a normal fashion may allow your vehicle’s to become “ready”. However, for certain emission systems and certain vehicles, the status returns to “ready” only after driving the vehicle a specific way.
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.
What happens if the oxygen sensor goes bad?
The oxygen sensor monitors the gas/air mixture being sent into the fuel injectors so the mixture can be adjusted if it is running rich or lean. A failing oxygen sensor will cause a smog check failure. Replacing an oxygen sensor is a relatively affordable repair.