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these also reset the SES/CES light, but dont even think about resetting it right before getting an inspection as it will fail due to not having enough mileage (100+) on it before testing.
You can also disconnect your battery to do the same thing. At least it works in my Ford (Fix Or Repair Daily).
^^ Many cars don't require 100+ miles to learn enough to operate in full open loop mode. Some as little as 10 mles + reaching full operating temperature.
^^^^ 10 miles and running temp will get past test 1 but test 2 requires 100+ miles.
FORD = Found On Road Dead
FORD = Found Off Road Dead
^ if its on the shoulder/breakdown lane then its still on the road.
Depending on the year of the vehicle (pre 2000 vs 2000 and later) the vehicle has to pass either three or four out of five tests prescribed by the EPA. Different manufactures specify different "drive cycles" for each test.
One test might be "travel for 5 miles at over 45 mph" and another might be some type of stop and go. A third might require cool down below a certain temperature then heat up. Basically they have make sure all the emisions are in spec. Half the time the emisions are in spec but the sensors are crapped out.
Some manufactures describe the drive cycles in the owner's manual. google for others.
Basically, get a scantool that tells you which tests have passed. Just before inspection, clear the CEL, drive the cycles until the required number of tests are passed, get to the inspection station before the 'puter finds a bad reading and turns on the CEL again.
FORD = First On Race Day. FIAT = Fix It Again Tony! Anyhow, although every auto parts chain usually lets you use theirs for free one at this price is worth getting just to leave in your car. Comes in very handy when you want to troubleshoot at home or somebody else's car out in the wilderness.
I live in a state that doesn't require any testing. I'm sure its just a matter of time when we all have to do it yearly like K's T