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117858, failed MIL/Check Engine light part of smog check (computer wouldn't link)
Posted by ez, Oct-09-07 11:43 AM
This is a new one for me. Passed everything else on smog, but the guy said that my computer would not link up. I haven't unplugged the battery any time recently, and haven't done anything to the wiring or ECU.
He said to drive it a couple days and bring it back in. Anyone have an idea what to do here? I'm thinking about going to a local autoparts store and get the OBDII reader, and see if it even picks up the car.
BTW, my hydrocarbons at 15MPH was 60PPM (the MAX is 60PPM) -> don't think the O2 sensor is going to save me next time smog comes up.
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117859, RE: failed MIL/Check Engine light part of smog check (computer wouldn't link)
Posted by ez, Oct-12-07 12:41 PM
just checked with the laptop and autoenginuity software. The computer found and hooked up to the car ECU, but would not provide any real-time data when the car was on. No sensor readings, nothing. The mystery continues.
I may actually have to bring my car to satan... :bash
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117860, RE: failed MIL/Check Engine light part of smog check (computer wouldn't link)
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, Oct-12-07 01:50 PM
Key on engine on and engine off?
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117861, RE: failed MIL/Check Engine light part of smog check (computer wouldn't link)
Posted by ez, Oct-12-07 01:55 PM
yes, I tested with:
key on, engine off
key on, engine on
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117862, RE: failed MIL/Check Engine light part of smog check (computer wouldn't link)
Posted by eclipsekaiser, Oct-12-07 06:56 PM
Doh.... that HC level is awfully close. Might be time to replace the cat, or even get the injectors cleaned and flow tested.
I have my datalogger if you need to see if things work.
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