How often do you run the EVAP monitor on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
Performing the drive cycle on your Pontiac Grand Prix at least twice will ensure all monitors run, including the EVAP monitor, and your vehicle is ready for the smog check.
What kind of emissions monitor does a Pontiac Grand Prix use?
The Pontiac Grand Prix drive cycle below will “complete” or make “ready” your vehicle’s emission monitors, including the Catalyst monitor, Oxygen Sensor monitor, EGR monitor, and Secondary Air Injection. Pontiac uses the GM (General Motors) drive cycle.
When to run the EGR monitor on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
GM/Chevy/Pontiac run their EGR monitor during the deceleration portion of the drive cycle. Evaporative Monitor (EVAP): Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Fuel tank between 1/4 and 3/4 full. 1. Drive 5 min at steady speed between 30 and 60 mph 2. Stop vehicle and idle engine for 4 minutes.
What to do when your Pontiac Grand Prix GT is not ready?
During this period the ECU will be running the Oxygen Sensor Heater self-test, Air Injection System Passive Air test, EVAP Purge “No Flow” test, Misfire Detection. ACCELERATE: Turn off the air conditioner and rear defroster and begin driving your Grand Prix. As soon as possible apply half throttle until 55mph is reached.
Performing the drive cycle on your Pontiac Grand Prix at least twice will ensure all monitors run, including the EVAP monitor, and your vehicle is ready for the smog check.
GM/Chevy/Pontiac run their EGR monitor during the deceleration portion of the drive cycle. Evaporative Monitor (EVAP): Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Fuel tank between 1/4 and 3/4 full. 1. Drive 5 min at steady speed between 30 and 60 mph 2. Stop vehicle and idle engine for 4 minutes.
The Pontiac Grand Prix drive cycle below will “complete” or make “ready” your vehicle’s emission monitors, including the Catalyst monitor, Oxygen Sensor monitor, EGR monitor, and Secondary Air Injection. Pontiac uses the GM (General Motors) drive cycle.
During this period the ECU will be running the Oxygen Sensor Heater self-test, Air Injection System Passive Air test, EVAP Purge “No Flow” test, Misfire Detection. ACCELERATE: Turn off the air conditioner and rear defroster and begin driving your Grand Prix. As soon as possible apply half throttle until 55mph is reached.
What should I do with my Pontiac Grand Prix GT?
It is important to let your Pontiac coast along gradually slowing down to 20 mph. The ECU will once again self-test the EGR System, EVAP Purge System and Long Term Fuel Trims. ACCELERATE: Go ahead and accelerate again at 3/4 throttle until 55-60mph is reached.
What should the air temperature be in a Pontiac Grand Prix GT?
Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) above 32 Degrees (F); Engine Control Temperature (ECT) is above 167 Degrees (F) 1. Idle vehicle 4 minutes (achieve closed loop)
How to reset the EVAP system monitor drive cycle?
Connect the Scan Tool to the data link connector (DLC). Use the Scan Tool to clear any stored DTC’s and to reset the Onboard Diagnostic Monitors. Bring up the Readiness Code for the EVAP System Monitor. 2. Start the engine (cold); IAT PID from 40-100ºF (this step requires a key “off” period of at least 8 hours). 3.
Connect the Scan Tool to the data link connector (DLC). Use the Scan Tool to clear any stored DTC’s and to reset the Onboard Diagnostic Monitors. Bring up the Readiness Code for the EVAP System Monitor. 2. Start the engine (cold); IAT PID from 40-100ºF (this step requires a key “off” period of at least 8 hours). 3.