Well I failed my emmissions test today. I need to get my tag so this must be fixed quickly. SHould I try reapaing my car myself? Or would it be more efficient to have a mechanic take care of my car.

I failed in all categories so something is majorly messed up. Im thinking it was a failed O2 sensor leading to extra fuel and then a failed cat. This crap is starting to piss me off.

 

damn.. Im glad I we dont emmisions here.

But if your check engine light isn't on, it's hard to determine what's wrong w/o someone that can diagnose it. Probably just best and quicker to bring it to a shop and you might even save money instead of buying unneeded parts.

 

Talked to the guy and he was very vague. I think he was scared of the motor swap or something. I figure I need a tuneup anyways so I might do the labor myself and get someone else to check the timing.

My engine has always used a bit of oil, but I attributed that to a worn out cam seal. Good compression numbers when I tested it out. I swear if my engine is screwed Im gonna have a meltdown. I already have enough school stuff to do deal with and no money either. Hopefully shes not out for the count.

 

So do they test you for CX emmisions even tho you have a b18? Wouldn't that make a difference?

 

Try replacing the O2 sensor. It's almost always the culprit if all readings are off. I'd try the repairs myself if I was you. If it's not that it's a bad cat. Usually if it's the cat only one # is off, I forget which one. Do you know that in GA. if you spend I think its $400 in repairs, but still don't pass they'll exempt you till the next year? Keep your receipts for any parts. If you have any friends that are professional mechanics they can quote a ficticous labor to get you past the exemption amount.

 

u must be from cali???

how about a 'mom & pop' type shop, stay away from the Texaco's and stuff.
drive around till someone passes u

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im in atlanta. Gonna talk to my bud at the honda dealership.

 

hmmm do what I did...

I failed the first time with high numbers in all the areas....in my VX engine...I was like wtf??

I did new plugs, airfilter, fuel filter, injector cleaner...then I ran the piss out of my car before the test.....like if I was racing my engine was hot!!! I went to the test only site and I passed with almost 0.00 in all the areas......just heat up your engine really good....if you engine cooled down before the test that could be the reason you failed....

 

On my old motor, I always failed with my short ram intake on, why? I seriously don't have a dang clue... put the factory air-box, resonators, and etc, reset the ECU and I passed with flying colors. You might want to try using those additives for your gas, they clean up everything inside; but don't get the bootleg brands.

Shockingly, and with a sigh of relief, my new motor passed inspections without any problems- B16 CAI/E...

 

Did he even put it on the sniffer or did you fail the visual? What were your #'s?