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Old 08-02-2010, 10:33 AM
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hey all i have a 94 dx with a b16a in it, i get a cel 23, the knock sensor. it seems like the lights will only go on at higher rpms, i reset the ecu so i could try to pass echeck, i failed because of high nox readings. if i replace the knock sensor will that help my readings?
 
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Old 08-02-2010, 10:39 AM
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Probably not.

What were the other pollutants reading? Failing on NOx but with unusually low HC and CO means it's running lean. If all 3 numbers are high, the cat converter probably needs to be replaced. Also if equipped (California version), the EGR system may not be working.
 
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Old 08-02-2010, 10:42 AM
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Does the ECU match the engine? What B16 engine? Do you have a knock sensor?
 
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Old 08-03-2010, 04:59 AM
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the other readings were fine, at acceptable levels... the ecu is p30 with b16a ii...i do have a knock sensor and it is wired
 
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Acceptable, yes, but how do they compare to normal / average? If you run lean, the CO and HC will go to near zero, which seems great, but it'll fail NOx. So the other readings can be a useful clue for why NOx was too high.
 

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Old 08-03-2010, 08:07 PM
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my hc was 59.6 and the limit is 167.0.... my co was .03 with a .94 limit.. my nox was 1975.4 with 1240 limit...thanks
 
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