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Old 07-24-07, 07:07 PM
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I can't believe this!

So I go to get the FD smogged today. My ride has few mods, Apexi PFC, P Farrell Super cars exhaust (cat back), dp, HKS Twin Spark. Well the damn thing past-well at least the emmissions part-with flying colors. All numbers were below average. We get to the check engine light and because the thing's not working (I think that a result of the PFC), I failed the test!!! My question is do they just check to see if it's working or do they read codes coming off of the ECU? It's looking like I'll have to replace the PFC with the factory bt before I do so, i'd like to make sure. Thanks for your help.

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Old 07-24-07, 07:13 PM
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im almost positive they dont get codes. my old auto teacher(smogger) said thats the first thing he does cus it doesnt matter what it is, its an automatic failure.

just pull the bulb. j/k

go to kragen, rent a OB1 tester (i think is what FD's are) and scan it, it will pop the codes, then you can clear them if you know they are errors. then no more light!!
Old 07-24-07, 08:23 PM
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just take out the bulb and redo... they don't scan obd0 and 1 cars to begin with.
Old 07-24-07, 08:32 PM
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what about scanning a second gen ? OBD 1 > ?? ?
Old 07-24-07, 10:13 PM
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they check if the bulb works, they turn the key and it should light up. then when you start the car it should turn off.
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good god, heres how you do it and its only for your car ok? strap a big peice of C4 to the undercarrage of the car and stand back..then after it explodes it should clear the codes..

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what about scanning a second gen ? OBD 1 > ?? ?
Old 07-24-07, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BFGRX7
So I go to get the FD smogged today. My ride has few mods, Apexi PFC, P Farrell Super cars exhaust (cat back), dp, HKS Twin Spark. Well the damn thing past-well at least the emmissions part-with flying colors. All numbers were below average. We get to the check engine light and because the thing's not working (I think that a result of the PFC), I failed the test!!! My question is do they just check to see if it's working or do they read codes coming off of the ECU? It's looking like I'll have to replace the PFC with the factory bt before I do so, i'd like to make sure. Thanks for your help.

~Mike

Please PM DJDino for all your illegal smog issues.
Old 07-25-07, 12:12 AM
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Please PM DJDino for all your illegal smog issues.
dont waste your time, DJsmog just uses Wackysmoggers equipment....
Old 07-26-07, 06:38 PM
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Please PM DJDino for all your illegal smog issues.

You got PM'd.
Old 07-26-07, 06:47 PM
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Bring that not-so-smog friendly FD. DJDino will be there to give you pointers.
Old 07-26-07, 08:56 PM
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pm wacky for all your smog issues..cause if you aint puttin' you aint strutin..

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I dont trust you guys. You guys make it seem like its a joke. Wish i could find someone tho. O well.
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whaaa?! no joke here try it..tell him wacky..

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Old 07-26-07, 09:28 PM
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Old 07-26-07, 10:25 PM
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Thanks for the replies, guys. Man, I'm in the subsurbs of Cleveland, and thought I'd never get any wireless service! I didn't think I'd get so many responses. OK Wacky one, I'ma' listening to you. ....DJ, PM sent!!!! Help me! LOL!

DoLuck, I told them the bulb was burnt out. He basically acted like he didn't hear me! The guy was an *******!
~Mike
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DJDino can make you pass anytime.
Old 07-27-07, 12:58 AM
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Pass what? Gas? Kidney stone? Come on, I'm waiting for the punchline.....
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