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TomC · 12-09-2009, 02:54 PM

...the 'battery disconnect' trick. That throws a code of its own and can cause rejection. Depends on what machine the inspection station uses. so the light may go off, but you won't get your sticker

SIKSUKR · 12-09-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TomC

...the 'battery disconnect' trick. That throws a code of its own and can cause rejection. Depends on what machine the inspection station uses. so the light may go off, but you won't get your sticker

Most inspection stations have modern equipment that will still show that code even if your light goes out from disconnecting the battery. I found that out myself.

robmac · 12-09-2009, 05:31 PM

What it shows is that the vehicle is not at readyness,what that means is that all of the self diagnostics tests have not been performed yet. It can take a couple of miles or key cycles to 100 miles depending on the vehicle. On an EVAP problem if you see a small leak which can be set by simply leaving the key on while the fuel cap is removed to lines leaking pressure a new gas cap is an easy approach to attempt a solution.

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12-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 950 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	What it shows is that the vehicle is not at readyness,what that means is that all of the self diagnostics tests have not been performed yet. It can take a couple of miles or key cycles to 100 miles depending on the vehicle. On an EVAP problem if you see a small leak which can be set by simply leaving the key on while the fuel cap is removed to lines leaking pressure a new gas cap is an easy approach to attempt a solution.