No check engine light was on.Went to get a inspection sticker and the computer said not ready.I told the serviceman that i had a alternator put in about a month ago and he told me the computer should have reset by now.I tried a road test and drove for ten minutes at 55 mph and still it has not reset.Any ideas??
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
There are a lot of things it could be, like you said. You could try testing them one by one with a short circuit/continuity tester like this: http://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-CT6101-Continuity-Tester/dp/B000GL7GJG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392099595&sr=8-1&keywords=continuity+tester
Or a multimeter at the continuity setting (looks like: ))).
For the inspection, I disconnected my battery and it reset the computer. However, they told me I needed at least 50 miles of history on it before they could pass it. Just make sure you have driven it for a few days after you disconnect the battery so the computer has some emissions history and you should be fine.
Clear the codes per factory specs, you must drive the car for at least a week normal driving in order for the computer to reset itself to have all sensors in ready mode to be scanned for emissions testing or it will fail emissions due to the computer sensors showing NOT READY MODE, which the mechanic may not tell you about in order to sell you services you don't need.
may have an issue with the OBD oprt power source, that is common on some saturn models. visit honestautoestimates.com for free complete information about any repair including how much it should cost.
It usually takes more than one drive cycle to clear all monitors to "ready".The vehicle may take multiple "from cold" drive cycles and hundreds of miles to clear all.Drive normally with varied driving and include long coasting down stops.Buy a cheap scan tool ($35) and check monitors as you drive.
DO NOT CLEAR CODES or run the battery dead or you will have to start over!
fill your muffler with SOS pads just before your test a wire coat hanger can remove them after the fact.. good luck its how i got my prelude to pass inspection in vancouver bc canada
Apparently the code checker that they use tells them how long the computer has been recieving codes. If the battery has been unplugged recently, they may suspect that you have an engine problem, but the code has not shown up yet. It makes sense because I know of people who disconnect the battery to erase the codes then go get the car checked. One of my friend's engine light came on just after he left the testing station, so, he passed but had an engine problem. Run the car for a couple of days and try again.
×