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Passed NJ emissions inspection today !
Do you know how difficult it is to get the CAT monitor to set by following the Toyota drive cycle in NJ? 7 minutes at 40-55mph, and then 7 minutes at 35-45 mph is darn near impossible in this state. You can't drive 7 minutes ANYWHERE at a constant speed without hitting a stoplight or traffic. It took me 650 miles and a week of driving to finally get the CAT monitor to go READY.
I did find out after the fact however, that in NJ, 1996-2001 vehicles are allowed two non-continuous monitors to be in the not-ready state and still pass inspection. Regardless, I'm now good for two years and can move on to more fun maintenance/projects.
Also added some bling to the engine.
My old heat shields had finally cracked around the bolt heads enough that they were beyond repair. My wiring harness and AC line will run happier now .
Do you know how difficult it is to get the CAT monitor to set by following the Toyota drive cycle in NJ? 7 minutes at 40-55mph, and then 7 minutes at 35-45 mph is darn near impossible in this state. You can't drive 7 minutes ANYWHERE at a constant speed without hitting a stoplight or traffic. It took me 650 miles and a week of driving to finally get the CAT monitor to go READY.
I did find out after the fact however, that in NJ, 1996-2001 vehicles are allowed two non-continuous monitors to be in the not-ready state and still pass inspection. Regardless, I'm now good for two years and can move on to more fun maintenance/projects.
Also added some bling to the engine.
My old heat shields had finally cracked around the bolt heads enough that they were beyond repair. My wiring harness and AC line will run happier now .