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Posted by J's DDLY SNK (Member # 2016) on :
 
So the reason the car fail was that HC(ppm) were too high. What should I be looking for in order to correct this? [IMG] [/IMG]
 

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Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :
 
cats might not be good..

did you let the car run for atleast 30 mins so the motor & cats are heated up before smogging it?

try putting some fresh spark plugs & 100 octane in it..
 

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Posted by J's DDLY SNK (Member # 2016) on :
 
Just turned the car on and headed straight over, bout a 10 min drive.

I'll change the plugs and drive it a bit before smogging again.

Thanks!
 

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Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on :
 
Drive it hard for 30-40 minutes
Keep the car running until it's time to pull it into the sniffer.
 

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Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
Car was not warmed up enough drive hard for 30 minutes then go get it tested an don't shut the car off should pass then.
 

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Posted by 86_on_DA_machs (Member # 11083) on :
 

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Originally posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse:
cats might not be good..

did you let the car run for atleast 30 mins so the motor & cats are heated up before smogging it?

try putting some fresh spark plugs & 100 octane in it..

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