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I'm in Chicago and took my 2005 GS to get the emissions test done on 2 consecutive days last week and failed both times. The temp outside was 31 and 27 degree F on the respective days. The first day, I was stuck in traffic (so I felt the engine was not hot enough), but I was able to put on about 20 highways miles before I went on the following day.
There is no CEL on. The only mod that has been done is adding the QuickSilver SS mufflers. 23K miles.
The onboard diagnostic system check revealed the following:
OBD malfunction indicator light status: OFF
Stored diagnotic trouble codes: NONE
Catalytic converter EFT: Not Ready
Secondary Air System: Not Ready
Oxygen Sensor: Not Ready
Comprensive component: Ready
Engine misfire: Ready
Evaporative Control System: Ready
Heated Oxygen Sensor: Ready
Fuel System Performance: Ready
Is this issue most like due to the car not being driven enough in the cold weather (I have rad that the system is on a closed loop and it takes a while for the systems to turn on). My registration is due by March, and with winter apporaching, I wont be driving the car all that often. Confused right now as to what to do...help appreciated!
There is no CEL on. The only mod that has been done is adding the QuickSilver SS mufflers. 23K miles.
The onboard diagnostic system check revealed the following:
OBD malfunction indicator light status: OFF
Stored diagnotic trouble codes: NONE
Catalytic converter EFT: Not Ready
Secondary Air System: Not Ready
Oxygen Sensor: Not Ready
Comprensive component: Ready
Engine misfire: Ready
Evaporative Control System: Ready
Heated Oxygen Sensor: Ready
Fuel System Performance: Ready
Is this issue most like due to the car not being driven enough in the cold weather (I have rad that the system is on a closed loop and it takes a while for the systems to turn on). My registration is due by March, and with winter apporaching, I wont be driving the car all that often. Confused right now as to what to do...help appreciated!