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99 safari egr and o2 sensors won,t show ready. i did 200km and every drive cycle procedure i could find. 4 moniters not ready....egr,cat.,evap,and o2 . i only need egr,cat, or o2 to pass.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 gmc jimmy

Sounds like the cpi injector assembly. The fuel pressure regulator may be leaking. Or the poppet valves on the injectors may be sticking or shot. I replaced almost every part on my truck and that is what it ended up being the whole time. It's a common problem on these models. Hope this helped

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  • Posted on May 14, 2009

SOURCE: 02 sensors not ready

The code P0420 indicates that the catalytic converter is not functioning efficiently. This could be because the cat is damaged or the engine is not running very well and the cat cannot keep up with the emissions. You should ensure that the spark plugs and ignition components are in top shape before replacing anything else. If a compression check reveals a low cylinder, you will not be able to prevent this code as even a new cat cannot keep up with a dead miss. If the state of tune and the compression is good, then you'll likely need a cat.

I've posted the drive cycle just so you know what to do when you have resolved the code.

  1. Cold Start. In order to be classified as a cold start the engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F (50°C) and within 11°F (6°C) of the ambient air temperature at startup.
    Do not leave the key in prior to the cold start or the heated oxygen sensor diagnostic may not run.
  2. Idle. The engine must be run for two and a half minutes with the air conditioner on and rear defroster on. The more electrical load you can apply the better. This will test the O2 heater, Passive Air, Purge "No Flow", Misfire, and - if closed loop is achieved- Fuel Trim.
  3. Accelerate. Turn off the air conditioner and all the other loads and apply half throttle until 55mph (88km/hr) is reached. During this time the Misfire, Fuel Trim, and Purge Flow diagnostics will be performed.
  4. Hold Steady Speed. Hold a steady speed of 55mph (88km/hr) for 3 minutes. During this time the O2 response, air Intrusive, EGR, Purge, Misfire, and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed.
  5. Decelerate. Let off the accelerator pedal. Do not shift, touch the brake or clutch. It is important to let the vehicle coast along gradually slowing down to 20 mph (32km/hr). During this time the EGR, Purge and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed.
  6. Accelerate. Accelerate at 3/4 throttle until 55-60mph (88-96 km/hr). This will perform the same diagnostics as in step 3.
  7. Hold Steady Speed. Hold a steady speed of 55mph (88km/hr) for five minutes. During this time, in addition to the diagnostics performed in step 4, the catalyst monitor diagnostics will be performed. If the catalyst is marginal or the battery has been disconnected, it may take 5 complete driving cycles to determine the state of the catalyst.
  8. Decelerate. This will perform the same diagnostics as in step 5. Again, don't press the clutch or brakes or shift gears.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2009

SOURCE: Random misfire code CAT efficiency code evap pressure sensor

it can be two things the cat pluging up or the evap canister valve is stuck open or the fuse is blown check fuses first if ya need more help post here and I will give ya some more info.
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For all OBD2 VW's

OBD-II Drive Cycle Stages
The OBD-II Drive Cycle is an eight-stage course, as illustrated in the
chart on page 3. An explanation of each step is provided below.
Stage 1: Cold Start-The ECM determines the presence of a cold start
by comparing the engine coolant temperature to the ambient air
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