What does Obdii not ready mean?
A “not ready” result means your vehicle’s computer has not had a chance to check all of the parts of the emissions control system for problems – so it cannot determine if everything is working as designed. Until the vehicle is “ready” to complete the checks, the OBD inspection cannot complete.
Why is my cat monitor not ready?
‘ If the output of the monitor is not ready, what does that indicates? It signifies that the requisite Drive Cycle has not run completely; thus, the catalyst monitor has not tested the catalytic converter.
What should I do if my OBDII catalyst is not ready?
Accelerate back to 55 to 60 mph at half throttle. During this step the OBDII system will look for misfires, fuel trim and EVAP purge. 6. Hold at a steady speed of 55 to 60 mph for 5 minutes. Catalytic converter efficiency, EGR flow, ignition misfire, fuel trim, EVAP system and oxygen sensors operation will now be checked.
Is the cat monitor not ready but no?
To summarize: 2 months of mixed street/freeway driving and execution of the specified drive pattern, all other monitors set, but not the cat monitor, and no trouble codes current or pending. Ideas, please? SteveC76 July 6, 2016, 5:49am #8
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.
Is the catalyst monitor not ready but no trouble codes?
The smog guy (California) says that he can let another monito… 2001 Prizm/Corolla – CEL is off, no trouble codes, all other monitors are ready, but not the catalytic convertor. No repairs since a new battery mid December.
Accelerate back to 55 to 60 mph at half throttle. During this step the OBDII system will look for misfires, fuel trim and EVAP purge. 6. Hold at a steady speed of 55 to 60 mph for 5 minutes. Catalytic converter efficiency, EGR flow, ignition misfire, fuel trim, EVAP system and oxygen sensors operation will now be checked.
To summarize: 2 months of mixed street/freeway driving and execution of the specified drive pattern, all other monitors set, but not the cat monitor, and no trouble codes current or pending. Ideas, please? SteveC76 July 6, 2016, 5:49am #8
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.
The smog guy (California) says that he can let another monito… 2001 Prizm/Corolla – CEL is off, no trouble codes, all other monitors are ready, but not the catalytic convertor. No repairs since a new battery mid December.