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Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

ok so i take my 1996 volvo to get smogged, tech runs it and it turns out it doesnt pass..he said dipstick needed to be be replaced and he hooked it up to the obdII port and supposedly its throwing out a code (po172) ,,well i find the problem with the code it was a rotted out vacum line i fixed it and also fixed the dipstick. so i go back he plugs the scanner to the obd port and says that its all red lights and that it wont pass plain and simple doesnt explain crap about it but he says he wont even run it on the machine.. wtf!!!heres a pic of the print out,,

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Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

damm trying im trying to post the pic heres another try

Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :

Drive it for 100 or so miles to set the monitors

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

kool thanks man i did take a long as drive to sac and back so imma take another drive and see what happens...

Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :

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Originally posted by migs66/92:
..he said dipstick needed to be be replaced

Really?

Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by cemelevu:

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Originally posted by migs66/92:
..he said dipstick needed to be be replaced
Really?

part of the pcv system so if the handle broken or has a crack in it.it fails

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

Actually the dipstick just needed a new o ring on it but he said he would fail it cause of it

Posted by alexdel209 (Member # 9239) on :

yea red light are incomplete monitors drive for 100 miles they will be good and the dipstick missing o ring means the pcv system does not have a seal

Posted by Infamous5.0 (Member # 1745) on :

Your nox is high @ 15 mph too. Make sure you run it in the freeway before you take it.

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

All too often someone thinks (not you in this case, I mean in general) they can disconnect their battery or turn a check engine light off on the dash by clearing the code and take it immediately for smog... Fail...

Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :

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Originally posted by SS396chevelle:

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Originally posted by cemelevu:

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Originally posted by migs66/92:
..he said dipstick needed to be be replaced
Really?
part of the pcv system so if the handle broken or has a crack in it.it fails

Is this how it has always been, or part of a new smog program they have?

Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by cemelevu:

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Originally posted by SS396chevelle:

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Originally posted by cemelevu:

quote:
Originally posted by migs66/92:
..he said dipstick needed to be be replaced
Really?
part of the pcv system so if the handle broken or has a crack in it.it fails
Is this how it has always been, or part of a new smog program they have?

always some folks do there jobs right some dont

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

When did they start checkin the obd system? last time i smogged my car they didnt do that. but flipping california always comes up with another way to mess with people....

Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by migs66/92:
When did they start checkin the obd system? last time i smogged my car they didnt do that. but flipping california always comes up with another way to mess with people....

Since 1997 that when came in law.

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

Ok so have put about 400 miles on the since they last checked the obd port.. I also ran the car on the freeway for 45 minutes and didnt pass the port test again .. Wtf!!' i ran a test with
My own scanner and theres no codes... Its frustrating as hell

[ July 28, 2012, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: migs66/92 ]

Posted by SS396chevelle (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by migs66/92:
Ok so have put about 400 miles on the since they last checked the obd port.. I also ran the car on the freeway for 45 minutes and didnt pass the port test again .. Wtf!!' i ran a test with
My own scanner and theres no codes... Its frustrating as hell

don't fill the tank all the way up needs to be 3/4 to a 1/4 tank to get the mointers set

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

hey p90dms i appreciate the help.
after putting another 300 miles on it wit half a tank the shop ran a pre test and everything is fine exept for the check engine light [Mad]

is there a way to reset it???

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

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Originally posted by migs66/92:
hey p90dms i appreciate the help.
after putting another 300 miles on it wit half a tank the shop ran a pre test and everything is fine exept for the check engine light
is there a way to reset it???

LOL, resetting the check engine light will reset the monitors, meaning you have a problem that is being flagged before the monitors set. Basically the monitors are doing their jobs, you need to fix what's wrong with the car.

Posted by p90 dms (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:

quote:
Originally posted by migs66/92:
hey p90dms i appreciate the help.
after putting another 300 miles on it wit half a tank the shop ran a pre test and everything is fine exept for the check engine light
is there a way to reset it???
LOL, resetting the check engine light will reset the monitors, meaning you have a problem that is being flagged before the monitors set. Basically the monitors are doing their jobs, you need to fix what's wrong with the car.

^this you need to get it diagnosed ^

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

Thanks guys...
Its weird the check engine light only goes on for like a couple of minutes after i started it... Know a good mechanic or shop to take it toget it diagnosed??

Posted by S V T (Member # 11387) on :

can you fail smog because of a tail light out if it indicates it on the dash

Posted by p90 dms (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by S V T:
can you fail smog because of a tail light out if it indicates it on the dash

Bull mother fucking shit that is a lie an you know it

Posted by S V T (Member # 11387) on :

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Originally posted by p90 dms:

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Originally posted by S V T:
can you fail smog because of a tail light out if it indicates it on the dash
Bull mother fucking shit that is a lie an you know it

MY GIRLS CAR HAS A BRAKE LIGHT ON SHE NEEDS TO SMOG ,DONT WANT IT TO FAIL

Posted by p90 dms (Member # 7277) on :

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Originally posted by S V T:

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Originally posted by p90 dms:

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Originally posted by S V T:
can you fail smog because of a tail light out if it indicates it on the dash
Bull mother fucking shit that is a lie an you know it
MY GIRLS CAR HAS A BRAKE LIGHT ON SHE NEEDS TO SMOG ,DONT WANT IT TO FAIL

That will not fail it brake lights have nothing to do with smogs

Posted by S V T (Member # 11387) on :

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Originally posted by p90 dms:

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Originally posted by S V T:

quote:
Originally posted by p90 dms:

quote:
Originally posted by S V T:
can you fail smog because of a tail light out if it indicates it on the dash
Bull mother fucking shit that is a lie an you know it
MY GIRLS CAR HAS A BRAKE LIGHT ON SHE NEEDS TO SMOG ,DONT WANT IT TO FAIL
That will not fail it brake lights have nothing to do with smogs

THANKS ,ILL TELL HER TO SMOG IT AND NOT TO WORRY

Posted by migs66/92 (Member # 4811) on :

Any one know a good shop or person that can diagnose this?????

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