Failed SOCAL SMOG test. please help

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  • rallyegolf
    Member
    • May 2008
    • 96

    #1

    Failed SOCAL SMOG test. please help

    here is what I tested
    15mph
    RPM = 1912
    %CO2= 14.2
    %02=1.6
    HC(PPM)max is 124, I hit 183 Fail
    CO% max is .78, I hit .43 Pass
    PPM max is 815, and I hit 969 Fail

    25MPH I passed okay.

    I changed out plugs, thermostat "i was running cool", and O2 sensor. Do you think this will fix it? Ohh I also ran some emission shit through the tank, but im not relying on that to do anything.

    thanks
  • 92 mtechnic cabrio
    Honesty is not the best policy!
    • Dec 2003
    • 4907

    #2
    you were running cool? drive the car around longer right before testing the car. You want the car at optimum driving temperature.

    Worst case scenario, change your cat and you should have a 90% better chance of passing.
    R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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    • rallyegolf
      Member
      • May 2008
      • 96

      #3
      Im on a budget, so the cat was my last resort.

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      • rallyegolf
        Member
        • May 2008
        • 96

        #4
        so I went on my lunch break and passed. hell yeah.

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