Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 13, 2024

This standardized many of the onboard emissions protocols and codes and allowed states to perform onboard emissions testing. As time passed, even large trucks and motorcycles adopted this same method to test the emissions status of a vehicle. Most engine control modules store only one freeze frame record per code.

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Mechanics Direct

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Emissions tests are an essential part of vehicle maintenance, helping your car to operate efficiently while minimizing its environmental impact. If your Acura has failed an emissions test, you might find yourself frustrated and also wondering what next? What Is an Emissions Test?

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some misfire complaints are a flashing check engine light, and a P0300 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Unfortunately, a misfire also will cause a considerable increase in hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, which can cause a vehicle to fail an emissions test.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Some misfire complaints are a flashing check engine light, and a P0300 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Unfortunately, a misfire also will cause a considerable increase in hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, which can cause a vehicle to fail an emissions test.

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RepairSmith

JULY 17, 2024

This information is crucial because it helps the ECU adjust the fuel-to-air ratio and engine timing based on current driving conditions. Common symptoms of the P2227 code include: Check Engine Light : The most obvious sign. When this light comes on, it’s a clear indicator that something is wrong.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 29, 2024

If the camshaft position sensor in your car malfunctions, it can disrupt the vehicle’s fuel injection and ignition timing by sending inaccurate or delayed signals to the Engine Control Unit (ECU). Note: The check engine light can also illuminate due to a bad crankshaft position sensor or other faulty components.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 9, 2024

Check for these bad O2 sensor symptoms. Lit check engine light (CEL): A faulty O2 sensor is one of the most common reasons behind an illuminated CEL. This lit warning light may be because the bad sensor (upstream sensor) relays inaccurate readings to the Powertrain Control Module or shows a low oxygen level.

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