Evap Monitor Not Ready? Pass Smog Evaporative Emission Control System Monitor Explained
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Is Your Evap system not ready?
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▶️▶️ Evaporative Emission Control System or EVAP can be really Tricky. I'm going to show how to get your EVAP monitor ready and give you some great tips along the way.
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What is the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System? The Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System seals the fuel system of the vehicle in order to prevent fuel vapors from the fuel tank and fuel system from escaping into the atmosphere.
EVAP System Components
The major components of the EVAP system are:
Fuel Tank: The fuel tank obviously stores the gasoline when you fill up. But, you know when people tell you not to continue filling the tank after the pump automatically stops? That is because the tank has some expansion space at the top so the fuel can expand without overflowing or forcing the EVAP system to leak.
Gas Cap: Tighten until click. The gas cap seals off the filler neck of the gas tank from the outside atmoshpere. Damaged or missing gas caps are the most common cause of EVAP system failure codes that trigger the check engine light.
Liquid-Vapor Separator: This prevents liquid gasoline from entering the EVAP canister.
EVAP Canister: This canister is connected to the fuel tank by the tank vent line. The EVAP canister houses 1-2 pounds of activated charcoal that acts like a sponge by absorbing and storing fuel vapors until the purge valve opens and allows the vacuum of the engine intake to siphon the fuel vapors from the charcoal into the engine intake manifold.
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Update 5/18/2024 -- Just passed SMOG at a STAR station with EVAP monitor "incomplete" in California.
Thank you for the tips!
Glad to help and thank you for taking the time to share your experience and success at the star station in California.
4:00 is where the useful info begins. Mine ended up being low on fuel.. that was all.
useful all he said was replace gas cap?
Thanks. I'm always looking for this comment when the video starts.
Thank you. I was beginning to think he was going to ramble on and end with trying to sell something like those videos that tell you how to make a million dollars and you start watching the video and the assholes starts going through their whole life story and you can't fast fwd or anything and just shut the con Artis the hell off. This was looking like that. Repeating a bunch of gibberish over and over again, yada yada. I am sure there are many videos on how to. We just accidentally ended up on this one that wastes your time.
Frr? Just failed mine too, I’m wondering if I filled it up and drove it would that help get rid of the obn evap sign. Not even a fuckin check engine light on lol
What are you driving I will send you the directions on setting your evap monitor. What state are you in that is requiring the evap monitor to be ready. I know only Oregon that needs the evap monitor to be set!
I wish he stops saying, "I'm gonna show you" and just show it.
Thank you for feedback
Welcome to UA-cam. I always skip ahead every tutorial video about 2 min to find the meat.
@@fisherman8602 he's all vapor no fuel
Really? You see it really hard to give everyone advice when everyone can potentially have different issues.
EXACTLY! Create 2 videos. A long one, and then a short one that is 10-15 seconds long
So keep gas between quarter tank and 3/4 and check gas cap to make sure seal not corroded or dry. Skip to 4:00
Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!
Thank you for this video you posted 🙏🙏🙏 definitely shown me that light at the end of the tunnel....
Glad to help
READY now, THX
Awesome, thanks for the great feedback. _Randomfix
keep up the good work
Thanks for the great feedback. _Randomfix
Good video my truck is almost 20 yrs and I'm having this problem. Will try new gas cap first hopefully it works
Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated
You could have saved me 6 minutes of my life and simply said that you can still get smogged without EVAP clearing.
Yes, but just know places like Oregon And even California after august 1 2023 now require the evap to be ready. I don’t know if California is enforcing it in all districts yet🎉
yeah, that was BS
Thanks to you I got my car smogged. 2000 toyota camry 4 cylinder with 358,000 miles. I didn't know I don't have to wait for evap to be ready.
Getting smog 5 years ago on this car was a problem but this time way worse ! I got the engine rebuild, replaced the Catalytic Manifold, and fixed a leak in fuel tank. Thousands of dollars spent but passed today !
Glad to help. wow, 358k that's amazing. Toyota!!
I would've just bought a new car your shits old
Hey I have the same scan to is say evap not ready cat not ready 02h not ready and the code I have is P0135 I’ve changed 02 sensor twice also checked power am getting 12 volt am not stuck on what to do i took it to a shop and they said I have a blown head gasket vehicle have never overheated runs and drives fine I have no issue besides thoughts codes
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
“Kinda Like The Vapors” ok lets all take advice from this guy!
thank you for the feedback!
Watched all your vids on passing smog, did what you said to do and VOILA !!!! It all worked, incredible. Randomfix for president 2020, that’s what I say. Thanks for all you do to help us mere mortals, subscriber for life
Greg, thanks for the awesome feedback. Much appreciated 👍
@@RANDOMFIX where are you located? I have 2007 GMC Acadia Evap will not get ready. Ive driven at least 300 miles now since I changed the Evap part thingy...no check engine light and no codes any suggestions?
Hi Nicole, her is the video for your 2007 Gmc ua-cam.com/video/Yp34ksJY-fQ/v-deo.html and please I can help answer anything else there on the comments.
Very helpful. I am getting this Evap X on my scanner and I learned from your video that an easy fix might be to replace the gas cap. My car is 16 years old so that is the first thing I am going to do. Thanks for posting.
The evap is exempt even in California.
In AZ, can pass with one monitor not ready - Your vehicle’s on-board diagnostic (OBD) computer reviews the status of the emis- sions systems within the vehicle. During certain repair procedures, the status
of these systems is reset by the repair technician. Status may also be reset by disconnecting or replacing the battery. After being reset, all systems have a “not ready” status, a condition that will exist until the manufacturer’s drive cycle has been completed, and system monitors are set to “ready.”
legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/download/obd_readiness-monitor-fs.pdf
Sorry - wrong test copy-
Vehicles from model year 1996 through and including 2000 cannot be tested if presented for a test with more than two emissions systems reporting “not ready.” Vehicles from model year 2001 and newer cannot be tested if presented for a test with more than one system reporting “not ready.”
Thank you for letting us know. MUCH APPRECIATED
I have a 02 toyota camry le 2.4 with this evap issue I just haven't drove it on the freway all other monitors are ready .new gas cap too.any suggestions will help
The evap is exempt but if you want to get the evap ready I cover that in Toyota drive video.ua-cam.com/video/EKfEr2LP2Nw/v-deo.html
nice presentation!!
Thank you!
I did the drive cycle on a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS and mine wouldn't go ready. I have no codes or freeze frame data. I tried changing the gas cap. It eventually cleared out. I heard gas caps with a mild leak may not create a code.
So everything is good now?
RANDOMFIX Yes, I've done resets in the past & it just took a while. I have a buddy that has a 2010 Toyota pickup truck. No DTC info present. Has a service required light on it. Found out that was in the traction control module. Only higher end scanners pick this up. Also, resetting the system with a lower end scanner doesn't reset this. You need a digital analyzer.
Dude I have a SS aswell. No codes. Evap and 02 heater #2 not ready. Any advice?
Andrew Dillon The #2 heater is oxygen is showing in the exhaust system. Bad sensor or a crack in the exhaust donut gasket. Also, check for a cracked wiring harness. After some age they crack easily.
@@djratino okay will do. Thanks man!
im continuing to get a p420 code on my chevy cobalt. I got catalyst and evap that are stubborn. Once catalyst cycle is ready i get an engine light but the evap stays not ready and everything else passes or is ready. Ive replaced manifold it had a crack i replaced the catalytic converter and the o2 sensors and still get the code. I cleaned the injectors and the throttle body and still get the same code. Not sure whats going in but i haven't checked the gas cap but im not getting any other codes but the p420 so i dont think thats it.
I appreciate your feedback Sorry for the late reply
I have a 08 VW beetle that had 2nd air not ready, mech told me to drive it a lot (200 to 300 miles). I drove it 200 miles but 2nd air still not ready, tried doing some cycles but check engine light came on. I accidently erased it, tried doing more cycles, but now I have EVAP & 2nd Air NOT READY. I'm using the same OBD you are, it reads Fault 1, Pend 3, no codes, it just reads NA 01/03, NA 02/03 & NA 03/03. Drove it around another 200 miles and another cycle but still not ready and check engine light on, any suggestions?
I appreciate your feedback Sorry for the late reply, did you get this handled?
awsome video brother thanks for your input much appreciated to say the least 💪😎
Glad to help and thank you so much for the feedback
Good video, thx. I'm in NE OH. 2004 Volvo S60 evap readiness will not reset after 100 plus miles, city and 20 min highway at steady 55mph, no AC no cruise control. There was a code I replaced rubber ring, low cost and keeps oem cap. No codes showing. Will update later.
Did you get you evap to work? I’ve got a 2002 s60 and have check everything and replaced the gs cap twice. Still leak...
Snowdog216, the EVAP does not need to set, I know it's been a month and I hope you got it handled. _Randomfix
Awesome
I recently passed emissions inspection in NJ with EVAP not ready. Look online for requirements needed for your state.
Thats great news! I'm in Jersey and waiting for evap to complete on the scanner. With my luck the check engine light will return on my way to DMV 🤦♂️
good to know, thanks for sharing.
MrDC , was your check engine light on also? I have everything ready except EVAP , and have171 and 174 codes (both banks lean) with check engine light on - I heard you cant pass with that light on .
I just did in California NO PROBLEM
Thanks for update.
I put a gas cap off a mini van onto my 97 Honda accord, will that show codes or show not ready on the analyzer ?
Great tip, thank you
Mine is almost ready. The evap hasn't cleared yet. I replaced my cap because the "new one" was 1 year old by it was causing my car to not work properly I changed the cap for the original cap and it works better. After running it for a while, the gas went down to a quarter maybe that's why it was not clearing. I will try again tomorrow. I know the exhaust might have a leak. Will that cause to not pass the smog?
Sorry Melina for the late reply! did you find a solution?
I lost alot of money due to CA smog laws. I'm at it again
How?
I have a 2011 Jeep Liberty and have done all the manufactures drive cycles more than once.Can you please share any info how to get my 02 sensor to ready up its the only one that won’t set...thank you...
Please watch the complete smog tips playlist if you haven't figured it out yet. _Randomfix
Check your o2 sensors. I had one that was out. Code cleared once I replaced the o2 sensor. It was about 100 bucks and you can do it yourself
Hi, thanks for the video, I used Actron scanner on my Altima it returned nothing, but the smog check station said the my car Catalyst was not ready. Do you have any idea what was the problem? My scanner did not scan Catalyst?
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
This video stopped loading at 42 sec... I was in Brooklyn! Now I'm In Long Island in Montauk! This Shit Still Ain't Loading, All While I'm Trying To Put miles on my car so the evap will be ready 😂🤣😂🤣
Literally just left LI 40 mins and got home to the BX. What a view though
So true...
I have a 02 landrover discovery which have two incomplete monitors : AIR and EVAP. Can you please tell us how to get rid of the monitor AIR? Thanks
Bo, this is one complicated emissions cycle and I'm working a video
@@RANDOMFIX thanks very much. Can’t wait to see your video
EVAP system is tough. Only thing left and I've tried everything. Drove 65 and then let it drift to 0 mph twice and had AC OFF and it didn't turn off. Too dangerous to do it so I'm just gonna see if it will pass inspection with only EVAP not complete.
There is not much you can do with evap other than having 1/4 to 3/4 tank of gas and parking on a level surface and avoid Sharp turns and hills. Yes, evap is currently exempt.
Help please? I've driven over 60 miles. Fuel is 3/4, checked Fuel Cap. Some reason the code is the only thing making my car not ready... I am the first owner, purchased new 2019 VW Jetta. I barely drive my car I work at home, solutions help please.
You need to address all pending codes or set codes. This video as about Vw covers the Vw smog more in depth ua-cam.com/video/uh8BhqJpzGg/v-deo.html
Please not depending on the issue this might covered under warranty for emissions which is 6 year 60k miles and more in other states.
What is the code?
@@RANDOMFIX Thank you very much I will review the video. I have no codes, I ran multiple ODB scanners no codes detected, no check engine light.. I initially had error code P05A0 (Active Grill Shutter), i had a minor accident (tree fell out in front of car and had front bumper damage, the shutters were indeed impacted and some broken) and I was aware of that being the reason to causing the check engine light and the code P05A0. I was able to replace the Part, after repair the codes were cleared and the car was driven to get ready, after 30+ miles driven no codes were detected after re-scan and everything was smooth but the Emissions center stated the car was not ready due to some "readiness" monitors (CC, F, EV, and C) .. after further driving some miles most of the other readiness monitors cleared by Emissions Center except for the EV one... I bought a ODB Scanner that scans readiness as well and the same trigger popped for EV like the Emissions center, but no other codes. I read up on it and through searching found this video due to EVAP.
If you have $80 replace pump solenoid and the vapor filter and rubber hoses that will fix the problem on all dodges just so you know
Kale, thanks for great information on dodges. _Randomfix
Hmmmm how about the purge valve and vent valve?
Yep - that is true for sure. It worked on my Intrepid. If you're going to have the fuel pump changed - get a new fuel pump gasket and while they have the tank lowered - definitely replace all the hoses between components.
Thanks for sharing
I have a 2008 Chevy Impala and everything passed except for the evaporative system, and oxygen sensor.. My car was sitting for 1 1/2 years because I needed the transmission rebuilt.. Had it rebuilt 3 weeks ago and haven't drove it much because I dont have tags.. Took it today to get smogged, and the tech told me I didn't pass because I needed to drive the car more.. Any tips?
Here is the gm drive cycle ua-cam.com/video/Yp34ksJY-fQ/v-deo.html and please ensure you battery is perfect. So you need a real load tester and you can ask me questions on that video . Keep me in the loop and don't focus on the evap monitor as it's exempt in many states including California.
Did you fix it I have the same problem with my 2014 chevi impala evrything is ready except my oxygen censor, and evap
@@camouflageninja3967 Yeah, I just drove it more often, and when I took it back to get a smog, it passed. I hope this helps you out bro.
I bought my car a 2014 Ford focus without a gas cap, does that make a difference?
I already heard the good news that you passed! Congratulations again
I thought California allows the EVAP on 2000 and newer cars as the only sensor that can be incomplete during a test and still pass smog as long as all the other sensors say OK or ready and have no tripped CEL on the dash.
Yes, california still allows for evap to be incomplete but smog techs may not test your vehicle as it counts against their license, it's a stupid system here.
@@RANDOMFIX but how will they know that its INC until they start testing"? If CA law states that an EVAP incomplete will still let a vehicle pass when all the others read "OK", then why is the tech held accountable when the law clearly states that that one sensor can be passed over"? It wouldn't be the techs fault. He or she would just be following CA guidelines for the years of vehicles in question right"?
They quickly check with a $50 obd2 reader, remember California is always trying to fine smog techs and the will send the smog techs vehicles that have issues on purpose so if the tech misses it the board can eventually fine them. It's a dirty situation from every angle and the consumer suffers. A dead give away that a tech is getting setup is the customer will pay with a fresh $100 bill. I know lots of smog techs and they are great people but they can fined $300,000 and they don't want an incomplete evap counting against them.
maybe this has changed in the last year but it's a stupid system .
@@RANDOMFIX Damn, thats funny. I was just about to pay with a $100 and ask the guy if he gives a cash discount. So many have "coupons" if you ask for them, you get like $20 off.
Hi, from central Cali, owned Buick enclave 2010. Did many drive cycles and changed new gas cap already but the evap STILL shows up as NOT READY. 😤
Evap is exempt in California.
Good..good video
Thanks
Fuel type:Model Year:# Inc Monitors
Allowed to Pass OBD Test (CA)
Gas:1996-1999: Any one
Gas:2000 and newer:Evap system
Diesel:1998-2006:Zero
Diesel:2007+:Any two
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
I think I just gotta wait more. But FYI everyone in California All monitors have to pass with the exception of EVAP. just called the smog tech to verify. I passed smog with evap monitor not being excepted.
Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!
Another note. Some cars have a code that goes off if the gas cap is leaky. So, unless your engine light goes off to indicate a leaky gas cap (error code P0440 on Toyota vehicles), I would imagine that that may not be as much of a concern.
thanks for sharing, noted.
So on my 4Runner it says Evap System Mon INC
(No check Engine light)
Can it pass smog ?
Yes as long as it’s a 2000 and newer
@@RaspyStarks That depends on the state you live in. I live in Texas. So, I can have one monitor test incomplete to pass. I’m pretty sure a state like California would be a different story.
California is exempt. California tends to the strictest so let me know if you find about any states that require the evap to ready as well. Thanks and good luck
have a P0420 code on my 2002 audi a4 that triggers the CEL even after my drive cycle with resetting the computer. I tried cataclean once and the CEL did return on my dash. Any recommendations how I can pass emissions without triggering the CEL and having the I/M ready for the oxygen sensors and CAT monitor?
Is there a method to the drive cycle with having the oxygen sensors and CAT monitor to be in ready or ok status and not triggering the CEL on a P0420 code?
So th p420 code is a little tricky and can be very expensive to fix. Although you tried cataclean, cataclean has go thru the combustion camber before it reaches the catalyst. For a more direct approach watch my bypass video on the complete smog playlist in the description not this video. Let me know how it goes. _Randomfix
Technician will lose points if they pass a car with EVAP monitors not ready.. very true.. I still haven't been able to find a tech to do it for me.
Sorry to hear that, technically they are supposed to do that. I would try a low volume shop center, one that charges $90 + for the smog, don't go to $40 smogs stations, the reward to risk ratio is not there. I hope that makes so sense sort of sense out of this for you.
Hey thanks for great videos. I have a question.
Nissan Frontier didn't pass because of code P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input.
Which method I should try?
Hi Sean, are able to clear the code or does pop back up right away?
Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful! Going thru a hardship right now so this helps! Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback!
What’s a gaps cap?
Fuel filler cap. _Randomfix
On my GM I disconnected the battery for 2 hours and drove it for 20 miles and evap is still on everything else cleared I have a bad fuel tank sending unit for the gas gauge. Filled it up just under full shuck the vehicle so the gas wd swish around the tank and drove for 15 miles on the freeway and EVAP cleared.
Thats not the fuel pump . Thats your O2 sensor on a certain bank causing your fuel pump to mis consume your fuel. Cheaper to fix then to keep driving and wasting fuel
I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!
This is happening to my 2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited v8 😔... There's no actual trouble code, but it does show a pending EV code that's flashing on my obd2 scanner.
Ev code? Do you mean evape code? What is the code?
Thanks man! You are the best.
Brian, thanks buddy for the great compliment. Much appreciated.
The only thing showing "not ready" on my car is the evap test, and they wont pass it. not sure if that rule changed in the last 4 years
What are you driving and what state do you live in?
Take your Mass Air Flow and Throttle out and clean them dearly (with a Mass Air Flow cleaner from Auto Zone, is called CRC Mass Air Flow & Throttle Body Single-Use Cleaner) and drove for 5-10 miles believe me it cleared the EVAP not ready ASAP.
I appreciate your feedback Sorry for the late reply
I drove 50 miles at between 55 and 60 mph to clear the EVAP, did not work.. I used this method going down hill on a clear road and let the car coast to a stop after the 65mph and everything said ok. the EVAP had (dis) I don't know what that is but it did not say inc. or not ready. This procedure works.
Beverly, thank you for the feedback, much appreciated
yea my evap not ready ,but no engine light is on. I think is because my gas is low like you said I need to put like 10 dollars worth of gas.
Best of luck, you know you don't need the EVAP monitor to be ready? . _Randomfix
@@RANDOMFIX What if only evap is not ready but check engine light on? Turned off with tool and with battery , keeps coming back on after just a few miles , but shows only evap not ready and codes 171 and 174 , both banks lean . .
I failed the oxygen sensor code twice and then a few things. 1st I put a high octane gas in my tank and drove 200 miles freeway to reset my computer followed by residential drive 50 miles stop n go not exceeding 35 mph. lastly I got a bottle of cataclean and followed directions. All this worked for me. Could one have worked without the other ? I don't know and I will leave that as a science experiment for someone else that wants to sort that out. I just want to give feed back to help others if I can...Good luck brothers/sisters
Sam, thanks for sharing your experience and results.
High octane gas in an engine that does not need it, is just a complete waste. Octane is an explosion inhibitor. It prevents the gasoline from exploding too soon, due to an engine having high compression. It is technically weaker gasoline.
So the higher octane gasoline has less energy? Please explain and thanks for sharing.
Will EVAP (INC) be a problem in Georgia for a 2008?
sorry for the late reply . did you get this handled?
does anyone know if I need to get EVAP ready for NEVADA? Thanks
If its 2000 and newer I would say no. California tends to the strictest and we can pass here with the evap incomplete.
RANDOMFIX you are absolutely right! I just passed the smog without evap ready yesterday! Thanks for your informative vids
I'm glad to help and much appreciate you updating me on your success. Have a great day.
Ok but who got the plug, located near concord
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Can this cause a lean code if evap is not ready
Angel, I don't think there is a correlation between a lean code and the evap not getting ready.
Hi there. I live in Los Angeles and I failed my smog because my EVAP was not ready. How can I fix this?
Are you sure the evap is not exempt in California? Some stations will hook it up to there little non official obd2 reader and if the something is not ready even if exempt they will tell you to keep driving. What are you driving ? so I can send you a more specific video for your vehicle?
@@RANDOMFIX Thank you for your prompt reply. I am driving a 2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4L sedan.
@@RANDOMFIX You are correct. The EVAP System Monitor is not a requirement in California for my model year. I misread my smog check inspection report. I also didn't pass Catalyst on my 2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4L. and that is why they failed me. I did the Honda cycle test last night for my car. The OBD2 today says Catalyst is complete. However, it also says Heated Catalyst not available. Am I good to go now? All other monitors except EVAP are green.
Yes, not available is n / a so it does not apply to your vehicle. You may run into some resistance with some smog stations not wanting to test your vehicle so just move on the next station instead of arguing with the smog technician if that happens.
@@RANDOMFIX Great, thank you so much for your feedback.
My evap not rdy is only one, not rdy..It passed at AAA inspection in Virginia ..does EVAP not rdy ever go to ready?
Hi Tim, the EVAP does fo to ready however it can take some time. It helps to have less than 3/4 to no less than 1/4 tank of gas. Congrats on passing, here in California the EVAP does not need to ready as well. _Randomfix
Hello guys my Evap not ready and also I am in VA . my car 2008 do you think its will pass the emmition ? Thank you
The evap does not need to be ready. _Randomfix
@@RANDOMFIX hello, does the EVAP not need to be ready in california in 2020?
@@RANDOMFIX I'm in California as well and the EVAP is the only one that's not ready, the rest are. At first it was the CAT and EVAP but I managed to get the CAT ready but not the EVAP.
Been to the DMV about 7 times now. Smh they must laugh Everytime I pull in
Why did you go the DMV 7 times?
Don't vote Democrat dude. Let's bring this state back to normal so we can live a little
I don't if this a republican issue or population issue or money issue. I think this is all about $$$ personally.
@@RANDOMFIX yes... California Democrats want OUR money. This is a way for them to take it from us. These emissions test only harm the lower-middle class. Perfect functioning vehicles and this segment of society cannot afford to "legalize" them so they are forced to take the bus or collect unemployment assistance. If you have a contact in a different state, use their address and that other state's DMV to register the vehicle. Boom... Your car problems are solved.
I couldn't agree with you more. Ever since cash for clunkers we scraped great reliable vehicles that had years of use remaining and California is another story. I made these smog videos for this exact purpose, to save these cars from the junk yards.
If EVAP is not ready, does the Canister have to be visually present to pass? or can it be completely deleted?
If the state you are in allows for evap to except I would imagine that I’m the technical is going to look to much into it. Either you should be okay
I just randomly checked my system with the Monitor and the only thing that shows up is evap not ready everything else is ready. Why am I not getting a check engine light though?
The evap system monitor is not ready and if there is an issue the evap system has not detected the issue. The evap system is exempt in many states including California, the only the state that requires the evap is Oregon. You should be okay to get tested and you should pass.
holy crap...6 minutes to provide 10 seconds of info.
Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!
1999 f150 5.4 replace fuel pump and evap sensor. At least 100 miles EVAP and Cat Monitor won't cleae!!! Trying half tank driving. Holding RPM at 3k for 3 min to heat up Cat so the Monitor clears. New gas cap. In Socal smog tech said only 1 Monitor can be open?
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
@@RANDOMFIX No problem yeah it was 1 of the fill tube clamps wasn't tight enough
Well, I thought you were going to tell us the optimum way to drive the vehicle to get EVAP to set.
Coasting is the key and the 2nd part of the answer depends on what are driving, I get some many questions about smog I had to make a video each make. What are you driving? and thank for the feedback.
He is correct. It depends on what vehicle you are driving. All vehicles have their own manufacturer specifications for a complete drive cycle. For some cars that may take a couple hundred miles, and for some it can be done as easily as 25 miles. It all matters on what your manufacturer specifications tell you to do. I drive a 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring. Chryslers specs for my drive cycle are pretty simple. I had just got in the car from someone else and apparently they had cleared some codes and didn't tell me about it, so when I took the car to get inspected because I bought it uninspected; I failed for emissions because my OBD2 readiness was incomplete or not ready. My gas cap light was on in my car and so I replace the gas cap, the light did not go off and so I bought a brand new evap canister. Once installed; the light went off and I started my drive cycle following the manufacturer specs. In less than 30 miles, all sensors read complete and I got my emission test redone free since it was within 30 days of inspection. Not to mention that it may not necessarily be needed to pass a smog test in the first place. In Pennsylvania where I live you can still pass emissions with an EVAP light on or incomplete.
Joseph, exactly like you said.. So I've been make exact procedures for each vehicle manufacturer as you said.
Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with everyone. I have a 2012 Mini Countryman with evap not ready. I have driven a few hundred miles including going through the Mini drive cycle a couple times and it still shows incomplete. I have no CEL showing and no stored or pending codes. Can a gas cap be bad enough to prevent the evap monitor form resetting while not setting off a CEL? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Will this work for a 96 Mitsubishi 3000gt?
On a vehicle from 1996 to pre 2000 the test is a little different and you have actually have any single i/m not ready. Just one unset monitor and you can still pass.
RANDOMFIX okay I went to get my 96 3000gt today in the morning and it failed because it was running too rich. Readings are HC - Measured 71 @ 15mph MAX should be 51 in CA. And 25mph measured 39, MAX is 35.
I have no check engine light, no codes, no modifications. What do you think I should look into.
No inspection required in South Carolina. Vehicle emission inspections are a racket. I once saw a 1958 Buick put on an emissions test. It actually tested cleaner than a newer car with all the emissions junk, converters, evap canisters, smog pumps.
Great feedback, there are lots of cars like you mentioned. On a 99-04 mustang GT with the catalyst removed it runs so good that will pass an emission test with flying numbers. _Randomfix
Yeah, you made that up from scratch. They can't even emission test a car that old - there's no emission components or plug. Did you don your tin foil hat while you posted that comment ?
Yes you can you don't have to have a port they run older vehicles on a dyno and stick a probe in the exhaust pipe
Is the evap not ready but will still pass in CA still valid? I’m having the same problem, everything is green except evap smh
I think you should be okay and I just made a video on to easily look this up for any state
ua-cam.com/video/QKxDzdTVJOU/v-deo.htmlsi=mhI_t4x_xiimobfy
Good luck and keep me posted
@@RANDOMFIX thank you! Will keep you posted
Just went and it passed. I even told the guy everything was clean except for the EVAP, he said no problem!
That’s awesome, I think they are changing it and making the evap mandatory in the very near future. Oregon already requires it. It’s only going to get harder so now we must all work together to beat these money traps. Things many rich people don’t have to worry about as they just lease vehicle that the rest of us will own with all of the issues. Lucky 🍀 us!
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i wonder if you can just put silicon around the gas tank cap. Seal the hell out of the tank so no O2 can get in. lol
As a side note you only buy gas caps from the one dealer as aftermarket caps sometimes don’t seal properly.
Took forever for me to try emissions again because of this.. then i found out EVAP doesn't even need to be ready for cars year 2000 and up. At least here in AZ. 😑. Passed without it
Thanks for the great info about Arizona EVAP not having to be ready. Much appreciated!! _randomfix
@@RANDOMFIX thank you for the videos! Your content has helped me with a lot of other things. 👏👏
What if u have to incomplete? Like evap and oxygen sensor? I live in az as well.. thanks
@@06stibluedevil80 you'll have to at least get the oxygen one completed first. Evap is fine being incomplete. Took me a while to get oxygen completed and I still don't know exactly what I did to get it. Good luck tho man that shit was frustrating but I'm sure you'll get it soon.
Yeah it sucks... thank anyway
I took my vehicle 2015 Acura TLX to inspection, both EGR & Evap are not ready. I drive very less around 50 miles a week. How many miles should I drive before taking to the inspection station to make the test pass? AC should be on or off while driving?
Bharat, great question, I would focus on the egr which envolves going over 65 mph and slow down to less than 20 mph without touching the brakes ( so drift or down shift on transmission) . Best of luck and let me know how it goes. The EVAP does not need to be ready unless you have a very picky inspector. For the EVAP if must have less than 3/4 to 1/4 tank of gas and do lots of little trips around town and let sit over night on a semi level parking spot. I have videos about each of these smog monitors on my complete smog playlist if needed _Randomfix
@@RANDOMFIX Its V6 engine comes with IDS with Econ, Normal & Sport modes....Im really not sure on how to slow down to 20mph with out applying brakes as it doesn't come with down shift.Does Autel AL319 fit for Acura?
Hey i need help passing smog im located in Sacramento California area
James, what can help you with. . currently not in California. But I can still point you in the right direction.
NOT from California, from NYS, mine say NOT READY because I had my battery replace, and the computer cut off. So this does NOT help me, and I don't have a check engine light, failed NYS inspection.
So why did you fail? What monitor was unset? You explain and let me know what you are driving. Thanks
Once every 2 years!? My state is every year!
once a year? That sucks, what state are you? is it a safety thing?
Massachusetts
I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L that I’m trying to get smog. I’ve done the over 120 miles for the drive cicle process and I still have the air not ready. All of the other ones are green except the Air monitor. I don’t have a check engine either... does anyone know what I can do? Thanks!
I’m having a similar issue in my 2001 Yukon. (Same engine as your truck.). In short- the tech told me to search “Driving Cycle” for year, make and model. The following info is from GM. I’m going to try this process tomorrow.
The drive cycle below will "complete" or make "ready" your vehicle's
emission monitors, including the EVAP monitor, Oxygen Sensor monitor, air
injection and EGR monitor.
Be sure to obey all traffic laws while performing drive cycles. Perform
the drive cycle at your own risk.
Start Here:
COLD START: Begin from Cold Start, and ignition in OFF position for at
least 1 hour. Insure your Chevy Tahoe's fuel tank is between 1/4 and 3/4
full. Engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F and within 11°F of
the ambient air temperature. Do not leave the key on prior to the cold
start or the heated oxygen sensor (O2) diagnostic may not run.
IDLE TIME: Run engine (do not drive) for 2 1/2 minutes with the air
conditioner on and rear defroster on. During this period the ECU will be
running the Oxygen Sensor Heater self-test, Air Injection System Passive
Air test, EVAP Purge "No Flow" test, Misfire Detection.
ACCELERATE: Turn off the air conditioner and rear defroster and begin
driving your GMC. As soon as possible apply half throttle until
55mph is reached. The ECU will now run self-tests on the Misfire
Detection, Fuel Trim, and EVAP Purge Flow.
HOLD STEADY: Hold your speed steady at 55mph for three minutes. During
this time the Oxygen Sensor O2 response, Air Intrusive (AIS System), EGR
Flow, Purge Valve, Misfire Detection, and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be
performed.
DECELERATE: During this step slowly let off the accelerator pedal. Do not
brake or shift in order to slow down. It is important to let your vehicle coast along gradually slowing down to 20 mph. The ECU will once again self-test the EGR System, EVAP Purge System and Long Term Fuel Trims.
ACCELERATE: Go ahead and accelerate again at 3/4 throttle until 55-60mph
is reached. This will perform the same self tests as during the first
acceleration step.
HOLD STEADY: Hold steady speed once again. This time at 55mph for five
minutes. During this time, in addition to running the self-tests as during
the first HOLD STEADY step, the ECU will perform the catalyst monitor
diagnostics.
If the catalyst (Catalytic Converter) is
marginal or the battery has been disconnected, it may take 5 complete driving cycles to determine the state of the catalyst,or in order to Complete the CAT Monitor.
DECELERATE: This will perform the same diagnostics as in the first Deceleration. Remember not to press the brakes or shift gears (don't press the clutch if equipped).
This ends the drive cycle. Performing the drive cycle on your GMC at least twice will ensure all monitors run, including the EVAP monitor, and your GMC is ready for the smog check. This is assuming
emission systems malfunctions do not exist.
Setting Individual Monitors
Catalyst Monitor (CAT):
Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) above
32 Degrees (F), Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is above 167 Degrees (F);
Mass Air Flow sensor is indicating greater than 15 gm/s, engine load is
below 63% and steady, engine speed is below 3000 RPM.
1. Idle vehicle 5 minutes (achieve closed loop)
2. Drive 5 min at steady speed above 55 mph
3. Drive 2 min at steady 40 mph
4. Drive 2 min at steady 55 mph
EGR Monitor (EGR):
Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
is above 75 Degrees (F); barometric pressure (BARO) above 72kPa.
1. Idle vehicle 5 minutes (achieve closed loop)
2. Accelerate and drive for 1 min at steady speed above 50 mph
3. Slow vehicle down to 20 mph. Do not use brake clutch, or shift gears.
4. Repeat steps two and three 5 times.
GM and Chevy run their EGR monitor during the deceleration portion of the
drive cycle.
Evaporative Monitor (EVAP):
Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Fuel tank between 1/4 and 3/4 full.
1. Drive 5 min at steady speed between 30 and 60 mph
2. Stop vehicle and idle engine for 4 minutes.
3. Turn engine off. Remove ignition key.
The ECU will run the EVAP Monitor once the engine has been shut down and
ignition turned off.
O2 Sensor Monitor (O2):
Prerequisite: No trouble codes present, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) above
32 Degrees (F); Engine Control Temperature (ECT) is above 167 Degrees (F)
1. Idle vehicle 4 minutes (achieve closed loop)
2. Drive 3 min at steady speed above 50 mph
3. Drive 2 min at steady 40 mph
4. Drive 2 min at steady 50 mph
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
I been driving around with no codes for 480miles now and I STILL CAN'T GET THE EVAP & SECONDARY AIR to get ready. WTF
Tony, what is the make of your vehicle?
Shit takes forever. Evap is like the only monitor not required to pass an emissions test. You could look up drive cycle for your make and model and try to replicate the conditions the Evap Monitor needs to perform it’s test. But that’s the worst monitor of them all. It literally requires a bunch to happen in a certain order. Even certain temperatures that test will not run or to little or too much fuel, trust me it’s stringent.
Ignore it unless you got a code etc. Eventually it will perform its test.
This is why it’s the only system not required to pass. If it just says incomplete or not ready and no codes. That test will eventually run when the parameters are met and a Asteroid hits earth lol. Every make and model it’s different but that one is always last to go green or Complete and isn’t required unless you have a Check Engine Light or Evap Related code.
Short story it’s normal. Most cars have 8 monitors. Some have more. Evap is the only one that dosent need to be ready, it just needs to not have a related code aka a Check Engine light.
Very good information, thank you for sharing
From what i know the evap doesnt have to be complete for 2000 and up
Do you mean if it is not complete for 05 Honda Odyssey,they would still pass mu car?
Evap is exempt for 2000 and newer vehicles I most states including California.
If you want to learn more and the exact Honda drive cycle please watch the Honda video
ua-cam.com/video/oZELvZ4danA/v-deo.html
And you can tell when all the Honda drive cycle monitors are ready on Honda vehicles without using a scantool
ua-cam.com/video/cxpE_I1cKh8/v-deo.html
Man he likes to ramble
Thank you for your feedback.
Good video except it took you five minutes to give us 10 seconds of information. Thank you.
What if there’s a pending evap code
If you have a pending code then the monitor will not set and if the monitor sets then your check engine light will turn on so either way you need to fix the cause of the evap code. However if you can set all the monitors before that evap code is detected you may get lucky. As the evap is exempt in many places including California. If you need additional help please let me know what you are driving and I will send exact directions for your vehicle.!
98 chevy k1500 did not work
Thanks for sharing, check the GM drive cycle video, so for the late reply.
California registration is ever year not every 2 years. The smog check is every 2years this but what do I know I’m not a professional UA-cam mechanic
Yes California is every two years others states have a yearly check where the even check for rusted metal, tires, wipers, etc and will fail you for anything. Crazy but true.
Seriously dude ! I think we all knew what he meant! Wisconsin registration is every year yea we get the little notice thingy ! LOL many states are sofor most of us it wasn't hard to figure what he meant. Man you people can be so critical! He's someone offering free tips and videos to help others who need it! I appreciate this Car guy :)
Hi Linda, thank you so much for the kind feedback.
Are you sure your not smogged out? If your car , yada yada .. ThT you would show SOMETHING besides your public scanner? So since no hands on work showm in your video.. Do you buy a new gasket or the hole gas cap??
Scott, thanks for the feedback. Help me understand what you are stating? _ randomfix
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Awesome, thanks for the great feedback. _Randomfix
The cure here in Texas is to buy only 1995 and older vehicles and avoid all this non sense
I hear you on that. At least you could trick the older cars and make small adjustments.
how come the smog wont test it?
some smog stations don't test a vehicle that doesn't have the evap monitor ready because it counts again their smog history and ratings. _Randomfix
Did you know that evap should never say ready unless it under a certain condition
what condition?
And under year 2000.
Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?
Basic. Info
Thanks for the feedback
@@RANDOMFIX evap not working. Think I'm gonna try to pass. .. they allow evap monitor to be the only monitor not working in CA
Yes you can pass and if anyone tells you otherwise they are having a power trip. Just move one to the next smog station
@@RANDOMFIX yes I noticed that power trip. .. lol
I thought EVAP monitor INC was no problem.
It is not a really a problem even in California I have heard some places requiring all the monitors to be set and even California I've seen smog shop refuse to smog the car without the evap being ready even though it will pass.
My evap is still off.. anyone know if it's required to be on for emissions in Illinois???
Yes you do.
You can have one off
Ren, great info, you can have one off and the only one that can be off "not ready" is the EVAP. _Randomfix
Not required in Illinois, I took the test this past August and EVAP was not ready and passed.
Good info. Thanks for sharing.
Okay I'm not going to get my EVAP ready from this. No it's not a gas cap 97% of the time. My gas is half tank
For gross evap leaks it can often be the gas cap. All makes have different procedures so if you want the exact procedure for your car, look in the description of the video, find you make and enjoy. I again thank you for your feedback and this was one of my earlier videos and I realize now that's had sum everything about all makes into one video. Have a great day.
drove 5,000 miles still not ready .. In all different types of traffic
Sorry to to that you have been dealing with this for 5k miles? Any updates? What are you driving and I will send your exact directions.
Its gas cap buddy, not gaps cap.
Thank you for your feedback, gas cap, noted.
please tell me how the hell do I ready the 2AIR MONITOR....MY EVAP& 2AIR MONITOR ARE NOT READY I NEED 1 TO GO AWAY FOR ME TO PASS SMOG HERE IN CALI
Hi David, what's the make and model of your vehicle? _Randomfix
@@RANDOMFIX it's a 2003 volkswagen rialta it has a V6 24valve engine I belive it's the same as the VR6
for EVAP Not ready: have 3/4 to 1/4 gas in the tank, take your Mass Air Flow out and clean it very well (with Mass Air Flow cleaner from Auto Zone, is called CRC Mass Air Flow & Throttle Body Single-Use Cleaner). Next Drive it and drive for 5-10 miles,,- believe me it will clear the EVAP not ready in a second. I changed the gas cap and so on but didn't work so I took the AMF out and cleaned it well.
Giving your suggestion a try tomorrow. Evap monitor issues
I appreciate your feedback Sorry for the late reply