OldDude

Greetings:
I have been running MM's AP calibrations since April and have been well pleased with the results. (Very pleased) Last week I uninstalled the AP in order to pass an upcomming State Emission Inspection. After about a dozen short drives over the course of about 8 days I thought I was ready to pass inspection.
WRONG. My car failed two "Monitor Readiness Status" tests. Catalist-Not Ready and Evaporative System-Not Ready. I Do Not Fault the AP or the calibratins in any way. A mazda tech thought that I must have disconnected the battery recently and told me to drive the car for at least 30 minutes at speeds above 45 MPH. in order to heat up the CAT. So I did for well over an hour and WELL over 45 MPH.
Unfortunately both my ScanGauge and Actron Autoscanner still indicate that the car is "Not Ready". The gas cap is still on tight. No codes stored or CEL lights displayed. Multiple forum searches were entertaining but not helpful. Any information on how to make the ^&%$#*!^ computer happy so I can pass emissions testing before I wet myself and wind up funding Med school for my Mazda service manager's kids. Thanks.
OldDude (Giving senility a bad name since 2005)

seikx8

Straight from the service workshop manual:

Mode 1 (PCM Adaptive Memory Produce Drive Mode)
1. Start the engine and warm it up completely.
2. Verify the following conditions and correct if necessary:
• All accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
• Initial ignition timing and idle speed are within specification.
3. Perform no load racing at the engine speed of 2,500—3,500 rpm for more than 15 s.
4. Continuously perform no load racing at the engine speed of 4,500—5,000 rpm for more than 15 s.
5. Idle the engine for more than 60 s after the cooling fan stopped.
6. Turn the ignition switch off.

Mode 3 (HO2S heater, HO2S, and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode)
1. Perform the Mode 1 first.
2. Verify that all accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
3. Drive the vehicle as shown in the graph. The driving condition before driving at constant speed is not

Start Engine, idle & drive more than 5 minutes (make sure engine is warmed)
Drive 1 minute @ speed >= 55mpg in 5th gear
Drive 3 minute at speed between 45 & 55 mpg in 5th gear

Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)
Note
• If the Mode 6 cannot be performed (you cannot drive the vehicle under the Mode 6 condition), perform the
“Evaporative System Test” as an alternative. (See 01–03–88 Evaporative System Test.)
1. Verify that all of the following PIDs are within the stated specifications. All PIDs must be within specifications
before the engine is started to initiate the evaporative system test.
• BARO: More than 72.3 kPa {542 mmHg, 21.3 inHg}
• IAT: 5—35 °C {41—95 °F}
• FLI: 15—85 %
• B+: 10.9—14.6 V
2. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
3. Start the engine and idle it for more than 10 s, then turn the ignition switch off.
4. Leave the vehicle is this condition for more than 5 hours.
5. Start the engine and idle it for more than 15 min.
6. Drive the vehicle at the engine speed of 65—80 km/h {40—50 mph} for more than 5 min.
7. Stop the vehicle and turn the ignition switch off.
8. Leave the vehicle in this condition for more than 10 min.
9. Start the engine.
10. Access the ON BOARD SYSTEM READINESS to inspect the Drive Mode completion status.
• If completed, RFC changes from No to Yes.
• If not completed, turn the ignition switch off, then go back to Step 1.
11. Access the DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS to inspect the monitor results.
• If MEAS are not within specification, repair has not been completed.
12. Verify that no DTCs are available.

Flashwing

I'm curious as to why you uninstalled the AP for the state inspection. The AP will ensure that any CEL codes are not reported which might otherwise result in a failure.

As far as I am aware, there is no way that any inspection system will be able to tell if CEL's are disabled or notice any changes made by the AP.

expo1

He could live in a state like New Jersey that also tests the exhaust emissions.

mysql

if he's got a cat, the ap shouldn't cause him to fail if it stays installed.

One of the major selling points of the AP is the cel masking, to prevent exactly the issues described here!

alnielsen

iTrader: (4)

I checked his IP and it looks like he is in NY.
I would think that he needs to put more time on the car to reset these codes(just a guess).

expo1

If he is in the City they sniff the exhaust, otherwise its a ODB II test

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/broch/c-50.htm

OldDude

Greetings:
Thanks to one and all for the info and concerns. Unfortunately I do live in New York where exhaust gases are tested for emission compliance. They use the OBDII of our own computers to make sure that all parameters are satisfied and that we did not just clear stored codes, reset the PCM and run to the test station in order to pass inspection. The increased output of the MOP in the AP calibrations is good for the engine seals but not for emissions compliance or the CAT. Again I do not fault the AP or MM's calibrations in any way. I am going to try the procedures furnished by SEIKX8 (Thank You). It should be interesting considering that I have the mechanical ability of cloth. Any other tricks or techniques to address this situation would be appreciated.

OldDude (Where did I put my teeth?)

heyarnold69

iTrader: (1)

ok question... normally i would pass an emmissions test... but do i have to uninstall my Cobb or not... test coming up soon...

OldDude

heyarnold69 Greetings: I think the AP should be uninstalled for the tests. I'm old and senile but believe that the Mazda WDS (diagnostic computer system) will not even communicate with the car PCM while the AP calibrations are installed.
(Could be wrong) The DMV inspection station's testing equipment probably will. If you have MM's NA calibrations installed the MOP steps are increased from about 3 to 12. That additional oil, after it lubes and burns, must go somewhere. Hopefully someone much more knowledgeable will be able to provide a definitive answer. I'm still trying to find out what constitutes a full cold to hot "Drive Cycle" and how many of them I need to get the stool pigeon computer ready for testing.

OldDude (Is Jimmy Carter still President?)

OldDude

After following SeikX8's kindly posted shop manual procedures, the Stool Pigeon
PCM finally indicated that it was ready to undergo emissions testing. It passed.
A casual conversation with the testing tech disclosed that in his experience any excessive oil burning in the in the combustion chamber would likely exceed the upper limits for measured pollutants as mandated by the beloved DMV / EPA of my state. This is usually a result of leaking rings in piston engines. With the increased oil output of the custom calibrations (MOP at 12 steps ) I figured why chance it.

OldDude (Giving senility a bad name since 2005)