2001 Ford Ranger passing emissions in Tennessee

2001 FORD RANGER
93,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DY2007
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I have failed the emission test 3 times in Tennessee-Everything has passed except codes - CANNOT COMMUNICATE-HEATED O2, 02, CAT, EVAP-I have been to two mechanics who reset the ONBOARD BULLSHIT. One said drive it through 3 cycles, one said drive it for 3 weeks. MY tag is expired.
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Oct 8, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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What was it you had for codes before the reset took place
you need to check for vacuum leaks and check lower intake manifold gasket
check MAF sensor
if you can get the codes will be able to help more

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
Oct 11, 2008 at 6:05 AM
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