Didnt pass CA smog =(
#12
RE: Didnt pass CA smog =(
ORIGINAL: shokwave
...and on the drive home threw a CEL.
so I'm thinkin it's gotta be the o2...
...and on the drive home threw a CEL.
so I'm thinkin it's gotta be the o2...
#13
RE: Didnt pass CA smog =(
Plugs turning black (all 4 uniformly?), high HC an CO means you're running rich. The fuel pressure may be too high. Is the little vacuum hose on the fuel pressure regulator hooked up?
I'm assuming there's no code because if the CEL is on or there's a code you'll fail smog instantly because of that.
I'm assuming there's no code because if the CEL is on or there's a code you'll fail smog instantly because of that.
#15
RE: Didnt pass CA smog =(
First clear the ECU to see whether the same code is thrown again after driving.
If so, here are possible reasons for code 14, which is potentially a cause for your engine running rich:
If so, here are possible reasons for code 14, which is potentially a cause for your engine running rich:
#16
RE: Didnt pass CA smog =(
clean your IACV here is how https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_566911/tm.htm
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