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Originally Posted by Skorp1on
Thanks Scottwax.
Yes - tried to recently reset CEL for loose gas cap. It still came back on immediately since I forgot to tighten it. Anyway, CEL was gone was once gas cap is tighten. This happens a few thousand miles ago. I've definitely driven the car more than 50-60 miles of various patterns and may not necessarily reflect the driving pattern instructed of Owner's Manual to get the car ready. But with the amount of miles already driven, the car should in theory be ready.
Not sure what you mean to check pending code - not exactly familar with that. I do have an Actron Scantool to check for codes, which I think my local mechanic has similar one - is there a special feature built into the scan tool to check for pending codes?
Anyway, I searched previous thread and found another owner had the same problem as me and it was later determined that one of the rear O2 Sensors when bad even CEL is not on. That owner replaced the sensor, then the catalyst and o2 monitor was shown to be ready to finally pass inspection. I am considering to replace both rear 02 sensors just to give it a shot to see it fixes the problem. If I take it to the dealer, they will more than likely charge me the cost of 2 o2 sensors anyway just to "try" to diagnose the problem or possibly connect it to Consult. What do you think? And thanks for your help.
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Just want to post an update to this original question. Any how, I replaced both post-cat O2 sensors (bosch universal type) spliced into the OEM connector and today I noticed that my Actron scantool reports that O2 Sensor is ready. However, the Catalyst still shows up as "Not Ready". Can anyone who lives in NY state can confirm that DMV will permit insepction and pass with 1 monitor being not ready? I was able to find this link below and it says 1 "not ready" monitor is allowed for 2001 and later cars.
href="http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/broch/c114.pdf"
Oh yeah, I will try to go to the inspection station and find out whether they would pass my car or not.