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CA Smog Test #'s for my '88
So I received my new to me '88 Targa last night via Reliable Carriers.
I took it to the smog station this morning with the plan to get it passed and then registered - BUT a failed test killed those plans. Here's the results.  (Sorry the image is sideways - I tried rotating and saving but it didn't help.) In hindsight I should probably have driven it much more before taking it in, but the NO at 25mph (the only failure) was very high. I don't know if that would have that much effect on it or not. Also, I should mention this car just spent the last 5 years in Colorado (high altitude) but don't know if that would have any effect or not. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
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09-01-2012, 09:53 AM
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Smog.
Hope this helps:
 Try another test with a 220 oil temp...... I pull the front oil cooler fan connection, and run the temp up to 230+. It seems to help. Good luck, Gerry
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If you car is running too hot, NO is going to be high.
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09-01-2012, 11:29 AM
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The guy testing it mentioned he could feel the heat when he pulled the sniffer out of the exhaust.
Any obvious things I should try first? Like I said, I don't think it's been driven much lately. Would it possibly help to just drive it more and then take it back? Thanks
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High NO = Look for a vacuum leak. Your engine is sucking air from somewhere it shouldn't be.
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09-01-2012, 04:51 PM
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Carrera intakes are known to come loose.
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09-01-2012, 05:46 PM
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Look under the drivers seat by the DME. There is a brown wire that may be disconnected.
From my reading it is for California and Japanese cars to pass emissions.
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09-02-2012, 04:23 AM
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