Brownie wrote:
> Hi folks,
> The Civic will not pass inspection in New York, engine light is not
> on. The following codes show "Not Ready" O2(#1), CATALYS, O2(#2),
> EVAC. (I know I need to drive the car after replacing emmision parts)
> Replaced the following with Honda parts: the top(#1) O2 sensor($140)
> and the bottom(#2) O2 sensor ($250)... The (#1) top O2 comes up ready
> now, but the bottom (#2) O2 sensor still Not ready.. I changed the
> thermostat for kicks but that didn’t help.. Not sure why it’s saying
> EVAC not ready, when you loosen the gas cap you hear a vacum sound. We
> put over 500 miles on thing too.. The owner of the inspection garage
> called the state and they suggested the following: (this is nuts, but
> we tried it) 1. Let the car sit for 8 hours start it and hold at
> 3000rpm until the cooling fan come on and drive it 50 to 60 mph for 5
> minutes then stop for 5 seconds and repeat 3 times. 2. With a 1/2 to
> 3/4 tank of gas drive 65 mph for 5 minutes, stop remove the gas cap
> and let it idle for 5 minutes and replace cap, then repeat 3 times.
> The 3rd option I don’t remember off hand but it was similiar to the
> others. Any suggestions whithout replacing the Cat?
>
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You need to provide the CODES (ie: P0420) since there are dozens of
things we could guess at. What's the mileage, history of the vehicle?

Have you topped up the coolant in the reservoir since the work was done?
That part is in your manual.

'Curly'