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FYI...un-hooking the battery will put 4 things in a 'Not Ready' state, and that alone will fail you at inspection. The car would have to be driven 40-50 miles to load the computer back up with data after a battery disco.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe.MIATA
I think the guy at inspection told me 2 'Not Ready' codes is not a failure.
Find somebody with a fancy code-reader that can clear/erase codes. Should be no issues going that route.Quote:
FYI...un-hooking the battery will put 4 things in a 'Not Ready' state, and that alone will fail you at inspection. The car would have to be driven 40-50 miles to load the computer back up with data after a battery disco.
I think the guy at inspection told me 2 'Not Ready' codes is not a failure.
Did you get them installed? Make any noticeable difference??Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Get some coffee Sparky! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
My new plugs and wires are supposed to be delivered today.
Samm,
I have a code reader that works on my palm pilot, I would be glad to clear your code. Just give me a headsup and we can meet somewhere and I will do my magik.....
Chris
Thanks Chris! I put in the new plugs and wires this morning, and reset the computer (disco the battery) at that time. I've put a little over 40 miles on the car since, and no check engine light so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
I was told clearing the code, will basically clear the whole computer and it wouldn't pass inspection like that. (It would show a lot of 'Not Ready' conditions)
It takes about a day or so for the computer to run through all of the tests to make sure everything is working, but I think it does the same thing when you unplug the battery. Glad you are rolling code-free.
Well, I spoke too soon. On the way home tonight (around mile 90 since the disco) the CEL re-appeared. :?
Guess I'll go get it read at Autozone and call my friendly Mazda service dept. to check it out for me. Hopefully it's just the cat, which is still under warranty!
Call Shantel @ Hiley.
Drop my name :wink:
My wild guess is an O2 sensor.
Just picked the car up from Hiley Arlington (thanks for the ride POS!) It now has a new :cat: (still under warranty) and no more CEL! :cheers:
They wanted to do a throttle body cleaning for only $523. :shock: I told them I can do that myself (we have done several cars already). It needs brake pads front & rear (already bought them last week) and supposedly the slave cylinder is leaking. I can find no sign of that, but I told the service guy I can do that one too. Just give me the free stuff please! :P
What a Cheap Bastard! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Right you are Ken! :mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Does your mother know you watch that? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
We should make bets for the next CEL...j/k. Hopefully that's it.
:shock:
Yay for extended emissions warranties! :cheers:
Hope that solves the problem, Sammm.
Wow... throttle body cleaning for $523? Did that include the intake manifold, or just the throttle body? :shock:
What's a can of throttle cleaner go for these days, anyway? :P
How long is the emissions warranty on a '99?
I think it included the intake as well. Hard to beat a $3 can of cleaner, some Q-tips and paper towels. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
I think any vehicle made in 1996 (the start of OBD-II) and newer is 8 years/80K miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
For sure?
My friend at the office just paid you know who to replace her :cat: , shocks, and something else... for a nice, pretty price too! :shock:
Tom, or someone else?Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Yep, I'm pretty sure it's a federally mandated law. Sounds like your friend got screwed... not suprising , if you're talking about who I think you are. :?