Hi guys,
My dependable 1992 Integra(GS, automatic) failed CA smog test this time:
a) it failed in NOX column for 25 mph at a test-only station. I changed oil/oil filter before I went in.
b) I took it to my mechanic who changed the converter on the car. I drove more than 30 minutes and have it tested again.
c) It failed again in NOX, now for both 15mph and 25 mph tests.
d) My mechanic wants to change converter again, he contents that the new converter should not make it worse.
e) He mentioned there is a GPE(?) part that might have clogged lines in there and cause the smog test fail. He said Honda has a repair kit for this problem, and that will be the next thing he's going to test.
Is my mechanic's assertion of the converter is correct?
Is my mechanic suggested course of action valid in this case?
Also my car had a problem that after driving from 2 to 30 minutes the 'check engine' light comes on, but it was never on when I take my car to the mechanics. He says he cannot check the computer code unless the light is on at the "scan" time. Is he correct?
I heard this is a known problem with old Honda/Accura cars, could you shed some light on this?
Mucho Thanks.
Michael :shock: :?: :?: [img][/img]
My dependable 1992 Integra(GS, automatic) failed CA smog test this time:
a) it failed in NOX column for 25 mph at a test-only station. I changed oil/oil filter before I went in.
b) I took it to my mechanic who changed the converter on the car. I drove more than 30 minutes and have it tested again.
c) It failed again in NOX, now for both 15mph and 25 mph tests.
d) My mechanic wants to change converter again, he contents that the new converter should not make it worse.
e) He mentioned there is a GPE(?) part that might have clogged lines in there and cause the smog test fail. He said Honda has a repair kit for this problem, and that will be the next thing he's going to test.
Is my mechanic's assertion of the converter is correct?
Is my mechanic suggested course of action valid in this case?
Also my car had a problem that after driving from 2 to 30 minutes the 'check engine' light comes on, but it was never on when I take my car to the mechanics. He says he cannot check the computer code unless the light is on at the "scan" time. Is he correct?
I heard this is a known problem with old Honda/Accura cars, could you shed some light on this?
Mucho Thanks.
Michael :shock: :?: :?: [img][/img]
Apr 4, 2006 at 8:04 AM