Can a car pass a smog test after battery was changed?
Can a car pass a smog test after battery was changed?
I was told it could not pass a smog test until the computer was reset; at a cost of $135.00.This car has always past before. What difference would this make if they are sticking the tester in the exhaust pipe?
How to prepare your car for a smog test?
Drive the car for 100 to 200 mi (160 to 320 km) over the course of a week or 2 before the test. The smog test technician will retrieve the diagnostic reports from the car’s computer during the test. 3 Get an oil change if the car needs it.
Why did my car fail the smog check?
It failed the smog check because there is no data; the tech said no monitors. I drove it 250 miles and it failed the smog check again. I drove my car for another 110 miles and took it to Honda dealer to check the monitors. They said it will cost me $320.00.
What happens when you change the battery on a car?
Replacing the battery or even simply disconnected the battery on a vehicle will cause the engine control unit (ECU) to reset and clear all the emission monitors (and trouble codes; if any existed). Emission monitors are needed to be READY or COMPLETE in order for the vehicle to pass the smog check.
I was told it could not pass a smog test until the computer was reset; at a cost of $135.00.This car has always past before. What difference would this make if they are sticking the tester in the exhaust pipe?
It failed the smog check because there is no data; the tech said no monitors. I drove it 250 miles and it failed the smog check again. I drove my car for another 110 miles and took it to Honda dealer to check the monitors. They said it will cost me $320.00.
Replacing the battery or even simply disconnected the battery on a vehicle will cause the engine control unit (ECU) to reset and clear all the emission monitors (and trouble codes; if any existed). Emission monitors are needed to be READY or COMPLETE in order for the vehicle to pass the smog check.
What should I do before a smog test?
Complete major engine repairs before bringing your car in for the smog inspection. This will increase the car’s likelihood of passing drastically. It’s not a good idea to do a smog inspection on a car with a cold engine that was only recently started.
