[DML] Re: Failed CA Emissions UPDATE (still bad)

["dmcchaser" <dmcchaser@xxxxxxxx>]

It could cause you to fail, but I wouldn't expect to see high NOx
readings from a colder-than-normal engine.  I would expect to see
higher CO and HC readings, and lower O2.

Matt Smith


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "valleyrat12" <valleyrat12@xxxx> wrote:
>
> I was just talking to John H. and I brought up the fact that there 
> is something wrong with my cooling fan circuit. The fans will not 
> come on with the traditional jumpers OR by shorting the otterstat 
> wires. I have found a way to get the fans to run although they will 
> run continually with or without the ignition on.  When I have gone 
> to get the car smogged I have activated the fans and let them run 
> continually so that the car would not overheat.  The temperature 
> would stay below the first line in this condition. (with the fans 
> running constantly) Could this cause my car to fail due to a cold 
> engine?  Also I am going to run some techron through my engine to 
> remove carbon deposits if they exist, couldn't hurt I guess.
> 
> I will be going to Garden Grove tomorrow. Hopefully this will be the 
> last smog test.  
> 
> Nathan
> 2277
> 








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