EVAP Sensor Issues

2005 FORD FOCUS
128,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORZO
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Recently i went to the smog test and did not pass because mi EVAP monitor and catalytic monitor shows not complete. Please i need help. What can i do to pass the smog test?
Jul 24, 2016 at 10:34 PM
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HMAC300
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what is the code that is given auto parts checks for free. get back with us on this.
Jul 25, 2016 at 7:09 AM
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CORZO
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the car did not shows any code that is the problem also.
Jul 25, 2016 at 3:31 PM
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try another scanner some wont work others will, check fuel pressure as well with a gauge auto parts rent it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Jul 25, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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CORZO
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that is for the evap monitor, can you give me how can solve the problem with the catalytic monitor? Thanks a lot.
Jul 26, 2016 at 3:17 PM
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There isn't a code to give for catalytic monitor the only thing I can think of is an O2 sensor may not be heating up right. Or it is a can bus problem that can only be seen by a professional scanner not auto parts.
Jul 26, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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thanks men you are the best, appreciate all of your advice.
Jul 26, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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Just to add to this one before you went to the smog test did you clear any codes in the computer battery die or was it replaced?
Jul 27, 2016 at 12:36 PM
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CORZO
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now the check engine light is on due to P0420 code catalytic converter.
Jul 27, 2016 at 3:32 PM
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Sounds like the codes were cleared at some point that's why the monitors wernt ready.When the battery dies or is replaced or codes are cleared.The monitors get cleared and have to be reset by driving/operating under certain conditions.Sounds like you have a bad cat from the code you have.As long as there are no exhaust leaks then more then likely you have a bad cat.
Jul 27, 2016 at 6:08 PM
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yea i notice that i already bought a new one thanks guys a lot for the advice,am just waiting to install it
Jul 27, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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After you get it installed you will have to clear codes and drive it for a few days and see how the monitors look.It can take a while for them to set.Also your welcome were here to help.
Jul 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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thanks guys
Jul 27, 2016 at 10:27 PM
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How did you get on? any up date yet?
Aug 2, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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CORZO
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i already install a new catalytic now i have to drive a little i thought
Aug 2, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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Yes clear the codes and drive it a while to set the monitors .
Aug 2, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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thanks pals everything is going awesome,i appreciate all the good advises from you guys
Aug 2, 2016 at 11:16 PM
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Your welcome were here to help please tell all your friends about us.
Aug 3, 2016 at 12:12 AM
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of course i will
Aug 3, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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Thanks we really appreciate it we want to help as many people as we can.
Aug 3, 2016 at 7:42 PM
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