Service Engine Soon & EMMISSIONS tests

[Atlblkz06]

Well I figured - clear the DTC, drive it around and they should switch to ready? Not sure though.

Here is some more info:

Readiness Monitor Status is NOT the same as Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's). Readiness represents whether or not the emissions control system in question has been evaluated. This evaluation tests for system functionality and, if a problem is detected, a DTC will be stored in the on-board computer.

What does "Ready" vs "Not Ready" status mean?
# Ready - The OBDII system has checked this emissions control system.

# Not Ready - The OBDII system has NOT checked this emissions control system.

# N/A or N/S - The OBDII system is not required to check this emissions control system.

Where is Readiness Monitor Status on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR)?
# The Emissions Test Results section of the VIR shows the status of each readiness monitor.

# REMEMBER: The vehicle will fail the OBDII inspection if more than two (2) monitors are "Not Ready".
Changing the Monitors(s) to "Ready"
# In order to get the OBDII system to set the monitors to "Ready", the vehicle needs to be drivin through a drive cycle/drive trace.

# If you don't have access to drive cycles/drive traces, they should be available from a qualified service technician or dealership.

# With a generic OBDII scan tool, verify the monitors are "Ready" before returning the vehicle to the customer.

If the vehicle has DTC's stored, and the MIL is commanded on:
# The vehicle will need repairs to correct the malfunction before it will pass the OBDII inspection.

# If you've cleared the DTC's (using a scan tool or disconnecting the battery), monitors will reset to "Not Ready".

# Driving the vehicle through the drive cycle/drive trace wil set the monitors back to "Ready" and verify that the repairs were effective.

# With a generic OBDII scan tool, verify the monitors are "Ready" before returning the vehicle to the customer.

[Init2winit]

Well I figured - clear the DTC, drive it around and they should switch to ready? Not sure though.

Here is some more info:

Readiness Monitor Status is NOT the same as Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's). Readiness represents whether or not the emissions control system in question has been evaluated. This evaluation tests for system functionality and, if a problem is detected, a DTC will be stored in the on-board computer.

What does "Ready" vs "Not Ready" status mean?
# Ready - The OBDII system has checked this emissions control system.

# Not Ready - The OBDII system has NOT checked this emissions control system.

# N/A or N/S - The OBDII system is not required to check this emissions control system.

Where is Readiness Monitor Status on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR)?
# The Emissions Test Results section of the VIR shows the status of each readiness monitor.

# REMEMBER: The vehicle will fail the OBDII inspection if more than two (2) monitors are "Not Ready".
Changing the Monitors(s) to "Ready"
# In order to get the OBDII system to set the monitors to "Ready", the vehicle needs to be drivin through a drive cycle/drive trace.

# If you don't have access to drive cycles/drive traces, they should be available from a qualified service technician or dealership.

# With a generic OBDII scan tool, verify the monitors are "Ready" before returning the vehicle to the customer.

If the vehicle has DTC's stored, and the MIL is commanded on:
# The vehicle will need repairs to correct the malfunction before it will pass the OBDII inspection.

# If you've cleared the DTC's (using a scan tool or disconnecting the battery), monitors will reset to "Not Ready".

# Driving the vehicle through the drive cycle/drive trace wil set the monitors back to "Ready" and verify that the repairs were effective.

# With a generic OBDII scan tool, verify the monitors are "Ready" before returning the vehicle to the customer.

All is true except for "# REMEMBER: The vehicle will fail the OBDII inspection if more than two (2) monitors are "Not Ready".....that is true for I believe 2000 and older. (I think its 2000) Above 2000 has to have all but 1 monitor ready or it will fail.