dablack2004
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i took my car for the test. the engine light came on periodically but it doesn't stay on. The first time i took it everything passed but the results said * fuel evaporatove control disconnected*? . Okay took the car to the mechanic all the plugs replaced. Took the car back today and now something else is showing on the test for it not to pass? Now the Asm results say at 25 mph the ( PPM) is 1184 so it failed? When we took the car the first time the PPM was only 220? What could have happened? The smog guy is only a test only so no repairs. he suggested maybe the car needed to run for a while. I am down the street from the smog center about 5 minuets. He asked me if my car was cold. The car was sitting at work since 6:30 am in the morning. I brought the car about 12:30 at lunch. So about 5 minuets. He suggested i bring the car in the morning as i drive in and then try to pass again . He said he would do it for free which is good but what if it does not pass again? What could be wrong now? My mechanic ( street mechanic is thrown for a loop. It is a recession and the shops dont' do free estimates anymore and it takes a long time!! I called around and it is about 75 to 80 just to look at the car. Any smog pros can you kinldy help! of course this is the state of california smog test! I am thinking about putting STP in the car and good gas. Can that help?
this is the third test so someone can please help becuase if it is the ct converter i will have to park the car. I paid the registration but i am afraid i will still get a lovely ticket to add to the car from the police!
this is the third test so someone can please help becuase if it is the ct converter i will have to park the car. I paid the registration but i am afraid i will still get a lovely ticket to add to the car from the police!