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russaroll

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I went to get my car smogged this morning and didn't pass. The tech said, "because I had a CEL on for so long. the code was stored in the ecu and to pass I needed to drive the car for like 200 miles." Is this true?

The problem was fixed and codes were cleared prior to the smog check.

2012 mk6r

Thanks
 

TimS

Go Kart Newbie
Yes, it's true. Clearing the codes resets the monitoring system, it needs to be driven for a while so the ECU can collect enough data from the sensors to know if there's a problem or not.
 

russaroll

New member
Since it's a mk6 if you have vcds you can force readiness without driving at length
All my monitors are ready. it has a permanent fault code and I don't know what to do to get it to go away. It was a P052A, and has been fixed, twice.
 

TimS

Go Kart Newbie
Fault codes aren't permanent - if it was cleared and it's still in the DTC memory, the problem is not fixed. Anyway, here's a copy/paste from the factory manual to set readiness. NOTE: Coolant temp must be between 80C and 100C, IAT must be between 10C and 35C, and battery voltage must be at least 12.5v.

Drive Cycle Procedure
1. Connect the diagnostic tester.
2. Switch the ignition on and start the vehicle.
3. Idle the vehicle for 2-3 minutes. This executes the O2S Heater, Misfire,
Secondary AIR, Fuel Trim, and Purge system monitors.
4. Drive the vehicle at 45-55 mph for a continuous 7-minute period, avoid
stopping. This executes the EVAP, O2S, Fuel Trim, and Misfire monitors.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to an engine speed of 5000 RPM (with automatic
transmission use the tip-tronic mode); lift off from the throttle until the
engine speed is at around 1200 rpm. This executes the fuel cut off
monitor. Perform this step twice to execute the O2S rear monitor.
6. Accelerate the vehicle smoothly to 60-65 mph, cruise constantly for 5 min,
this executes the Catalyst; O2S, Misfire, Fuel Trim, and Purge System
monitors.
7. Decelerate and idle the vehicle again for 3 minutes. This executes the
Misfire, Secondary AIR, Fuel Trim, and Purge system monitors
 
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