STEPS TO PASSING
*AFTER CODE CLEARING
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1. Complete multiple cold-start warm-up cycles
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Restart your engine after it has entirely cooled (ideally overnight or after a few hours off).
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Let it idle or drive briefly until it reaches normal operating temperature.
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Turn it off and allow it to cool again.
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Repeat this process 5 times—required particularly after clearing codes
2. Drive sufficient miles under varied conditions
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CARB recommends normal business use for several days, covering varied driving conditions.
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Aim for 50–100 miles total, including highway segments, to allow all OBD monitors (catalyst, evaporative systems, oxygen sensors) to complete ww2.arb.ca.gov.
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3. Run a proper drive cycle
A drive cycle ensures the onboard systems test all monitors:
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Start from a cold engine (<тАп122°F/50°C)
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Idle in “Drive” (with A/C/defroster on) for 2–3 minutes
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Turn off accessories and accelerate steadily to ~55 mph (88тАпkm/h) and hold for ~3 minutes
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Incorporate highway and stopтАСandтАСgo driving to cover all monitors .
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4. Wait and retest if still “Not Ready”
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If the OBD test returns “Not Ready,” continue regular use for a few more days and retest
5. Resolve any remaining fault triggers
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Some components may fail to set readiness flags until underlying issues (e.g. faulty sensors, EVAP leaks) are fixed. Repair these before retrying.
ЁЯТб Summary
To restore OBD readiness after code clears or repairs:
No DTCs/Permanent DTCs (PDTCs) shall be present, and vehicles must have:
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at least five (5) WUC SCC, or
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at least 200 miles travelled SCC, or
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at least 400 minutes engine run time SCC, or
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at most two (2) incomplete OBD Monitors.
If a PDTC is present, the Code will be ignored if the vehicle has:
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at least 15 WUC SCC, or
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at least 400 miles travelled SCC, or
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at least 800 minutes engine run time SCC, or
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at most one (1) incomplete OBD Monitor.тАЛ