Honda Drive Cycle For Smog▶️Honda Emission Drive Cycle EGR EVAP o2 Monitor

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Honda Drive Cycle For Smog▶️Honda Emission Drive Cycle EGR EVAP o2 Monitor

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RANDOMFIX

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@bryandepusoy7442 Жыл бұрын

You're a life saver. Thank you so much. I finally passed SMOG test. It's been a crazy month trying to make my O2 and Evap ready after I disconnected the battery when I returned back my stock intake. Been driving for 400 miles but still couldn't make my OBD2 ready. I had no idea that there's a certain drive cycle. I followed your instructions and BOOM! After 20 mins, everything's ready. Went directly to SMOG center and passed. Thank you again. I appreciate your effort explaining and helping others. GOD BLESS YOU

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Bryan, I’m glad that honda drive cycle video was helpful. Thank you for the update on passing.

@user-rn5sm7dy1d Жыл бұрын

I had a 1998 Honda accord and tried to run the monitors so I can have it smogged. I had a hard time trying to get the catalyst monitor to run. I watched this video and tried to run the drive cycle again. I got it to run within 10 minutes and less than 10 miles. Thank you very much. This video really helped me. 42:25

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Steve, thank you for sharing your story on your 1998 honda accord passing an emissions test. I am glad that video was helpful!

@WatchMyvids2233 28 күн бұрын

I passed today with a Honda Fit, I went steady at 60mph during the procedure. EVAP wasn’t cleared but that’s ok in CA, thank you

@RANDOMFIX 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for the feedback and congrats on passing your California smog.

@jamesgregg5057 14 күн бұрын

Passed yesterday with 2015 Civic doing 62-65mph for about 5 minutes. ODBII scanner connected and 4 INC codes were cleared. Can also confirm check engine light blinks 5 times when systems are not ready. All good now!

@RANDOMFIX 14 күн бұрын

Awesome congratulations on passing your smog test. Thank you for sharing your experience with your 2015 honda civic

@miriamvivo4279 3 жыл бұрын

Smog states are ripping People off bottom line. Thanks for all your time and effort.

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you comment 😊

@ecleticmama Жыл бұрын

Exactly! It is a financial rip off and it adds unnecessary stress!

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Yes the would be better off testing the emissions of the vehicle but that would mean less money.

@ferdniyo963 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have been stressed for a whole week trying to make my Honda accord 2012 CAT and EVAP from not ready to ready. I drove for more than 1k miles. I used to ignore the procedures from this video until yesterday where I followed them as stated. I did the same today and I scanned my car with OBD2. The CAT was ready and It was the right time to pass damn inspection eventually. Thank you man for the video.

@chrisg5191 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’ve doing this week still waiting to pass smog

@cursingcasinogranny 2 жыл бұрын

this is the same problem, I'm having same year Honda, thank you, I am going to try it

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!

@joem1326 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you and Thank you!!! For making this video. I have A 2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX model that I purchased new which has always passed smog for the last 16 years with only 111K miles. I typically do all the maintenance, oil, spark plug, filters etc., so when I took it for smog check it failed due to the Catalyst not being ready. I hadn’t disconnected the battery so that wasn’t the reason for the failure. I ended up taking it to the Honda Dealer where I purchased the vehicle and after explaining the issue the technician plugged the OBDII and confirmed the same results as the smog test. He said they could perform the road test for $275.00 but could not guarantee that it would pass smog. There were no error codes or any other problem with the car. So, came to YT to research the fix and came across a number of videos. However, your video was the most comprehensive with instructions and steps to remedy. I followed your instructions as closely as possible with the coasting at 20 mph being the most difficult due to traffic on the 10 fwy in the San Gabriel Valley. Did the drive 2X in opposite directions and at the end of the drive, I turned the ignition off, turned on and checked the engine light. The light did not blink 5 times, it stayed on briefly then turned off. I new then it was ready to pass smog so went directly to same smog station and sure enough it passed smog. Again, thank you so much for all the great information, I truly and gratefully appreciate it. You have a new subscriber!

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your constructive comments, thank you for the feedback!

@cursingcasinogranny 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!THANK YOU!! SO MUCH I DID EVERYTHING YOU SAID AND I PASSED...OMG. I WENT 5 TIMES THEY KEEP SAYING DRIVE 200 MILES, I DROVE OVE 2000 MILES AND IT KEPT FAILING, SO I BOUGHT AIR FILTERS AND REPLACED THEM AND FOLLOWED YOUR ADVICE AND IT WORKED, ONE SMOG GUY WANTED ME TO PAY $350 TO MAKE IT PASS AND ONE GUY INSISTED IT'S A CAT, BUT NO ENGINE LIGHT... I TRULY APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR VIDEO

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cynthia,, congrats on passing and thank you so much for your kind words!!! Please share the video with friend and family so we can save people from the scam of that consuming out time and gas driving around Pointlessly. If you appreciate my FREE videos & research work, please buy me a coffee here to show your support! ps. I like coffee - A LOT! bit.ly/Cofy4RF

@Tenise18 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I have a 2010 Honda Fit and I just needed the Catalytic Converter Monitor to be Ok/Ready for my smog test. I did the 2nd option(6 step cycle drive). I used an OBD2 Scanner while driving. I started around 5 am and took a Toll Road for the highway portion(I'm in California). When it came time to decelerate I decided to try to reach 20MPH and I was able to by going a little longer than 90 seconds. I got onto the shoulder, with my hazards, towards the end. By the time I finished the 20-minute drive( I tried to stay at 55MPH - No cruise control) the CCM was ready! I was shocked but still decided to do the city driving just to be safe. After the 10 minutes, I only shut the engine off for 5 minutes. I checked the codes again and the CCM was still OK. So I drove home instead of waiting the 30 minutes with the engine off. Passed Smog Test later in the morning!

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Elle, Thanks for sharing you story and success.

@fanonews5 Ай бұрын

I was very stressful all week. I fallowed the 2nd opption and it worked for me. My car inspection is done in Massachusetts. You are simply magnificent.

@TrangFredgren Жыл бұрын

I followed the 6 steps drive cycle and was able to get my ‘07 Odyssey ready to pass smog and it did. I drove on Sunday morning at 6am on the 10 FWY. Thank you for your instructions.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thank you for sharing your success with your honda odyssey.

@ii_deathgxd_ii3854 10 ай бұрын

Which one is step 6?

@RANDOMFIX 10 ай бұрын

@ii_deathgxd_ii3854 here is the 6 step drive cycle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNiIgqSH0LGYYnk.htmlsi=zYDZTJZM95INlbPP

@steezruiz4769 2 жыл бұрын

Just did this for my Civic lx 08’ and it worked ! Thank you so much I’m glad the headache is over lol

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thank you for the feedback

@mharkley 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!! Ran the procedure this morning.. worked as advertised!!! Vehicle registered and good to go.. Thanks!!

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Michael, thank you so much for the great feedback about the Honda drive. I really appreciate you taking the time to post.

@jimlao6558 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! My Honda Accord's other monitors are ready except EVAP. After I followed your 6 Steps Drive Cycle. My Honda Accord's EVAP monitor is ready for inspection. The inspection is passed. Thanks again!

@RANDOMFIX 7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear your honda accord passed. Thanks for the great feedback

@ecleticmama Жыл бұрын

Very detailed…thank you! I could not coast. Darn near impossible in many areas!

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Yea, try it early in the morning or late at night. You may need to do it twice to complete all monitors. After two tries focus only on the unset monitors.

@ecleticmama Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX i have tried multiple times and nothing. my car is a 2015 with 37, 200 miles, so not driven a ton. I took it back to the smog tech today and he says weak CV and he has a part for $250. I asked him if it was a bandaid or a real fix. He said lets just worry about this month and getting in passed. I asked if he could check the CV and he said no, so I asked him if a dealership can. He said yes. This is very frustrating to me, so I made the appointment with the dealership. Yes, they are expensive, but peace of mind cost money. I thank Jesus I have a job. It is crazy how we live in a society that you own nothing and we go around like we do! We do not own our homes, cars, property with no buildings....we don't even own our labor! We are a different kind of slave. We work only to have the government take our wages and spend them how they want and they get paid to steal from us. Both sides do it, but I will never vote for a democrat as long as a live! Summer grades of ga$, extreme emission standards, and taxes out the a$$ are the evidence of democrat run states!

@JaimeGallegos86 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I’ve got everything set except for the 02 sensor on 2014 civic. Will keep trying the steps

@RANDOMFIX 6 ай бұрын

I hope this helps, it comes an incomplete o2 monitor and towards the end of the video I cover some tips for Honda vehicles. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9RhYNidm5iumaM.htmlsi=KP3QBHSjihRqVo9g FYI if your civic still has the original o2 sensor and you face the issue for a long time you may have a tired o2 sensor, if you replace it always use the original o2 sensor. Good luck and keep me posted.

@JaimeGallegos86 6 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX thanks yes still have the original

@RANDOMFIX 6 ай бұрын

@JaimeGallegos86 watch the video I sent you about the o2 sensor monitor and this could be a possible reason why your o2 monitor is setting. I hope it’s not but it’s better to know.

@dougdays8095 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you!! Great video.. i was struggling with it.. my mistake was being a manual, i was throwing it in neutral for the coasting .. after i did it in gear, it worked !

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Doug, thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated 🙏

@Lone3wolf31 2 жыл бұрын

What gear did you have it in? When you accelerated did you downshift or keep it in the same gear?

@bflkurby1 Жыл бұрын

So if change gear to coast it doesn't work?

@EntertainmentHarvest 9 ай бұрын

I used the “3 minute warm up with MAX AC and rear defrost; 3 minutes @55-60mph, coast below 20mph; 5 minutes @60mph, coast to a complete stop” method. I did this two nights (early mornings) in a row. The first night, I may have screwed it up because there was some traffic on the freeway and I was forced to dip below 55 at one point. Second night I executed flawlessly. So I’m not sure if I could’ve done this with a single try or not. Just a word of caution if you live in a busy place: use EXTREME CAUTION while executing these maneuvers. When coasting, turn on hazard lights to give some alert to cars behind you. Someone almost rear ended me on freeway. I know it sucks, but bite the bullet and wake up at 4am to do this. It’s the safest time to coast on a freeway. *Also, use the check engine light to know if you succeeded. When turning key to “on “ position without starting engine, watch engine icon to see if it blinks five times before disappearing. If it blinks, you’re not ready for test yet. You want it to simply disappear after solid glow for around 15-20 seconds. Good luck everyone.

@RANDOMFIX 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and yes on the honda vehicles you need to put under a load during warmup with ac and rear defrost like you said. If you have a vtech monitor not setting you need get on gas hard to set that monitor. Congratulations on passing!

@tropicalstorm339 9 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX Hello? What if your AC system won't turn off. My sister's AC system on her 2003 Honda Civic LX is constantly on whenever the key is in *ON* position or the when the engine is running even if the AC and fan switches are off. If I disconnect the AC compressor relay, would that do the trick? I have already replaced the engine coolant temperature sensor, the cooling fan switch and the thermostat but the AC compressor still won't turn off. I'm just trying to get the car to pass the smog check. The car won't be used a lot since there are three other cars that we use. Thanks.

@RANDOMFIX 9 ай бұрын

How do you know the ac is on? Is the selector switched to the windshield? Are you doing to pass smog and monitor is not set? I had a 2008 honda civic where the sir conditioning would always run as welll and I had replace the board insider the car.

@tropicalstorm339 9 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX The fan inside the car is running and blowing cold air even if the fan and the AC switches are off. The AC line near the compressor gets freezing cold when the fan and AC switches inside the car are in the OFF position but will get to normal when you turn them on.

@tropicalstorm339 9 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX Nevermind. It just passed the smog test including EVAP. I took the AC compressor relay off, my sister drove it for 15-20 minutes in the the freeway between 55 and 60 mph, took it for smog test and it pass. I can leave the AC compressor relay off for now since we won't be needing it for a while. The fan inside still works if needed for defrosting... just slower than if the AC is on. Thanks for your video and your reply.

@hirakhatri7275 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving my time and money. Worked on my Honda Odessy 08.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help and thank you for the feedback.

@andrewheymann5908 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video but in my case neither cycle process worked for me. There was one final code that would not clear and I read in another forum about a "hack" that actually worked for me so sharing here: get the car up to 6000 RPM and hold it for around 10 seconds. This was only possible in my 2021 Ridgeline if I put it in sport mode and manually shifted to 2nd gear. But it worked! Give it a try if other steps don't get you there.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, yes you are right I have been hearing a lot about these newer honda requiring some really hard driving to set certain monitors.

@kondapalli369 2 жыл бұрын

Extensive information, great job, appreciated your efforts and help. Thank you!

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback and let me know if you run into any issues.

@juanluisgurrola4946 2 жыл бұрын

I watch this video. Very helpful and educational. My cat is ready after following this steps. Thank you.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Juan, thank you so much for the great feedback. Much appreciated

@kkk5372 10 ай бұрын

Hi Juan, could you let me know which one you used? I am struggling with my cat so much. Thank you!!

@enobishop1419 Ай бұрын

Thank you this was helpful- I hope it works ? I will return and say so if it does

@RANDOMFIX Ай бұрын

Sure, keep me posted and let me know if you run into any issues

@geo86able 6 ай бұрын

Very good video, thanks for the video!

@RANDOMFIX 6 ай бұрын

Glad to help with your honda drive cycle. Thank you for the great feedback. Let me know if you run into any issues and keep me posted once you pass. Any details about your experience are great as we can all learn from them including me.

@GeorgiaShootersGroup 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Government. Been trying to clear this for days with these techniques. Will try once again.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, much apprecated!

@joblara60 Жыл бұрын

This is really truly one of the best tests that I have done it worked really really good, I had a bad O2 sensor and I did the drive cycle it kept on coming up and I changed it and then I had to change the downstream O2 sensor because it popped up as well and once I was done with that I did the drive cycle again for my Honda and it worked perfect thank you! Very simple!

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the video was helpful with your honda and thank you for taking the time to post this great feedback

@robphin85 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Does putting more expensive gas accelerate the smog check process? I recently changed the battery and the car was idle for 2 months.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@rahuljanwadkar6297 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much worked finally

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@WC-sl7iv 16 күн бұрын

Just to clarify for Honda accord 03. 1) if the engine light doesn't blink 5 times, it means i am ready to go? 2) do i have to drive straight on a freeway or can i keep turning lane to maintain that 55miles for X minutes without braking? 3) can i perform multiple cycles at ONE drives or do i have to turn off the car and do it another day?

@RANDOMFIX 16 күн бұрын

For the monitor readiness I max a video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/md6geMJ6lsmvmGw.htmlsi=JaBkczqlOChWGeyl You can change lanes on the freeway if needed and you should do complete two drive cycles on two different days. Keep me posted and let me know which monitors are unset after the two completed drive cycles.

@carinagarcia6822 Жыл бұрын

Omg after 2 failed smog and followed your video, went straight to smog place and passed it! Thank you so much !!! Do you recommend doing this again when it’s due every time for a smog every 2 years ?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Once you have set all the monitors than you don’t need to worry about anything unless you disconnect the battery, trigger a check engine light, or erase the drive cycle history.

@kkk5372 10 ай бұрын

could you let me know which one you used? I am struggling with my cat so much. Thank you!!

@maryczerwinski2437 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending me the link to this regarding my 2004 Honda Accord EX. I appreciate it!

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@TommyBlazeHD 2 ай бұрын

Catalyst isn’t ready for me. I have an ‘09 Civic Si with 6 speed manual. Am I supposed to drive at 55mph in 6 gear? Also that coasting the car to 20 sounds sketchy even if early in the morning.

@Onepoundbutter Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately my battery died in smoke station just before the test, after driving for 2 weeks of daily routine over 250 miles my OBDII is not ready then I followed your 6 steps drive cycle and my obdii is ready (check engine light blink disappeared) and I have decided to take the car for the soke check and it passed. Thank you for your video.

@RANDOMFIX 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply, I appreciate your feedback 👍

@zwarrior9648 Ай бұрын

What steps should I follow if I just have to set the Catalyst monitor to OK? Everything else I was able to get.

@RANDOMFIX Ай бұрын

For cat monitor. Make sure the vehicle fully warmed up and drive on the freeway at 55 mph to 65 mph no air conditioning or cruise control can used.

@zwarrior9648 Ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX how long should I drive on the freeway for?

@RANDOMFIX Ай бұрын

Until the monitor sets. There are obd2 readers that automatically update once the monitor is complete Here is a good one for cheap kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ic2lm8yFy83UdoU.htmlsi=Z1xtcYdZju74LpFM I have a whole playlist for incomplete catalyst monitors. kzfaq.info/sun/PLDEbtVOPRC-h1BAzaWQ-6NSnmG0gwvgwP&si=UftjjvjpNar_z-mo The drive cycle is very complicated so I hope this point in right right and I offer a one on one services for for problematic situations when the monitor just doesn’t set. Good luck and keep me posted.

@zwarrior9648 Ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX so should I just drive on the freeway, instead of doing the whole cycle where I have to coast down to 20mph?

@Tigerex966 2 жыл бұрын

Which gear should you be in with a six speed manual to go to 55 and down to 20mph without shifting down, or going into neutral.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@Tigerex966 Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX yes

@marlondejesus922 2 жыл бұрын

I have Honda Accord 05 hybrid. Drove my car 55 mph with cruise control 12 miles . Came to stop and turned off the engine . Waited 10mins. Drove another 12 miles at 55mph with cruise control on. Came to stop and checked with od2 scanner and catalyst cleared.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for feedback and congratulations.

@s910372 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. I tried my 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour V6 EXL with the drive cycle of your version and the one on owners' manual but still cannot pass state inspection. I got O2 sensor and Catalyst not ready on report. The other systems are ready or pass. What would you suggest in this situation? Really hope to pass the inspection without needing to do more drive cycles. Thanks!

@RANDOMFIX 11 ай бұрын

I spoke about an issue with honda vehicles on this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNiIgqSH0LGYYnk.htmlsi=WbhKitH3HeRV01CC It’s towards the end. Get that o2 sensor monitor ready first and focus on the catalyst monitor. Let me know once you have gotten the o2 ready from my tip on included link. Good luck

@judithsamuel2116 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Honda Civic. It didn't pass the smog check. On the testing results everything passed except on the Emission Control System Functional Check Results it says "Liquid Fuel Leak Check. Result: NOT READY. OBDII. Can you please advise me what to do in order to pass. I need to take care of this because my registration is overdue.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@kkk5372 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I have a 2011 Honda accord and I’m going to try the 1st way tomorrow. I wonder if it matters at the 1 step I choose cold air or warm for air condition. Thank you!

@RANDOMFIX 10 ай бұрын

I would choose cold air as you want the engine warm up fast. Selecting hot air will cool the engine as the heat from the engine coolant will be dumped into the cabin

@kkk5372 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for replying me! I did try the first way on my Honda, but it did not work. i went to Oriley today, they tested my car and it showed it is the cat not working. I asked them is it the catalyst is broken or just not ready, they said since engine light is off , the cat should not be broken. Would you agree? and I would like to know if you have any suggestions regarding my car. I need to get this done soon and sell my car. Please let me know if you would! Thank you!!@@RANDOMFIX

@imnotstupidjustslow9366 3 жыл бұрын

Can I leave the the OBD scanner connected while I'm driving?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@doublebassrox 3 жыл бұрын

For all the evap systems stuff, does the car need to have refrigerant? The only thing holding me back from passing is the catalyst so I’m doing the cycles but I’m not sure if I should stop if I need to have it filled with refrigerant?

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

the refrigerant will not stop the catalyst from getting ready. check on the catalyst playlist on the channel for fixes just for that monitor. thanks and good luck

@RosaEstanli 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video but I still can't find your video for how to know if I don't have a OBD reader. I recently got a new battery so when I got my emissions test my car failed because No Monitors Not Ready: Evap system Oxygen sensor. The man said it could be due to a new battery which wiped my computer's system out. Do I need to drive on a country road? My registration is due at the end of the month and I don't have time for a mechanic to rip me off. 2015 Honda Civic. Thanks

@dougdays8095 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay, Try doing this anyplace you feel comfortable , i used a country thruway

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@adamdavis5333 2 жыл бұрын

Just thought I’d add a tip here. I have a 2019 Honda Pilot that could not get the EGR monitor to ready no matter what we did. Tried coasting, etc. to no avail. Found similar instance on a Ridgeline owners forum with same problem that ended up at the dealer. The fix: get the VTEC to activate, which is somewhere over 5000 rpm on this engine. Went out on the highway and did just that and voilà, egr now ready.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!!!!

@linsan4362 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Odyssey with the same EGR issue. Does your method work on my car?

@linsan4362 2 жыл бұрын

It worked!!! Thank you for the info

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@liuallen1452 2 жыл бұрын

@@linsan4362 I have 2019 honda oddssy with 11000 miles on it . EGR NVER READY. DEALER BEEN CHECK MY CAR TODAY.JUST SAID DRIVER MORE.could you explain more how you get ready for egr?

@wd9283 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to please let me know at what point in the video is the drive cycle for a honda fit, please?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@wd9283 Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX are you in southern cali? Can I please pay you to do my drive cycle?

@haydenshere Жыл бұрын

If my Catalytic Monitor isnt ready do I still need to follow the other steps or can i just do the step that matters to check the Catalytic Monitor?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

If everything is ready then just focus on the catalyst monitor as long as there is no pending codes. If you have a old car this works great. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNuKjKSqxN7NYHk.html but let vehicle warm up for a long long time so just start and let it idle especially if it super cold weather.

@haydenshere Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX I have a 2014 Honda Civic Si and all the other codes are OK except for the catalytic converter. So for the Cat all I need to do is drive for 55 MPH for 5 minutes?

@oscargn9550 2 жыл бұрын

I have a fit 2009. I have been driving it for 2 weeks and still the Catalyst shows incomplete. The evap monitor passed during a long drive but it went back to incomplete. Anything else i can do?

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

I won't worry about the evap just make sure there is not a pending code. This whole playlist is just for incomplete catalyst monitors so I will help with some ideas. kzfaq.info/sun/PLDEbtVOPRC-h1BAzaWQ-6NSnmG0gwvgwP Please don't hesitate to ask any after you watch the series. Best of luck.

@garyreichert808 Жыл бұрын

Just passed because of this video.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Gary glad to help you pass, thank you for the confirmation.

@yangli9384 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a 2019 Honda Odyssey in 2019, so it was a new car when we got it. The EGR is not set until now. I followed everything in your video, but still couldn't get the EGR monitor ready. T_T.. would you be able to provide any thoughts on why this happening? Was it possible that someone erased all the codes for a new car?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

this sounds very unusual for a newer 2019 vehicle; I've had viewers state on the honda that high revving driving helps with some of the VTec components so it might help with your EGR. Please check the comments on this video from other viewers.

@yangli9384 Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX thanks, yes, we just resolved it two days ago by finding a way to push RPM to 6000 for 10 seconds...

@poloramos972 Жыл бұрын

So do you resolve the EGR problem I'm having the same problem with a 2022 Honda pilot

@j2inet 2 жыл бұрын

P0420/P420 - Catalytic system below efficiency threshold has me paying more attention to 18:20, 37:50

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, let me know if you have specific questions I'm here for you.

@j2inet 2 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX Nothing specific. I've tried out the Cat Clean stuff that you've mentioned. Now I'm just trying to figure out what driving that I need to do so the car's status updates to ready. It's just lingering with an "incomplete" status on one of the cat statuses.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Focus on high speed constant speed freeway drives. What year and model is your Honda?

@j2inet 2 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX - 2010 Civic EX 4D. Speed limit on my highways goes from 55 to 65 (and 70 in a few areas). Are any of these speeds too fast?

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

65 is mph is solid, keep the speed steady, the longer you allow the vehicle to warm up while park the easier it will be get the catalytic converter monitor ready.

@bhaaavik 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Awesome Video. You mentioned 3 different drive cycles in the video. I have a 1999 Honda Accord and I have a smog check coming up soon in California. I have all of the monitors ready, except the EVAP monitor. Do I need to complete all 3 different drive cycles? I have been doing the first one that you showed (the one that you said to do a cold start, turn on the car, turn on a/c and defroster, run the engine for 2 1/2 minutes, go to the freeway, drive at 55 for 3 minutes etc.) I've done this cycle like 4 times, but the EVAP is still not getting ready. I am wondering if I need to complete the other 2 cycles that you showed also. All/any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

@bflkurby1 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever get an answer to your question?

@bflkurby1 Жыл бұрын

Have the same problem

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@bhaaavik Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX Hi. Yes. Problem is solved. It just took some time for the weather to cool down for all the monitors to be ready.

@kapakahiproductions2501 3 ай бұрын

Can you pass with no catalytic converter?

@RANDOMFIX 3 ай бұрын

Even if you vehicle doesn’t detect the catalyst is missing you may not pass a visual inspection. However if there is no visual inspection then You might get away with a o2 sensor hack on the down stream o2 sensor that I cover on this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9RmmK6r3qvDaGQ.htmlsi=bnN5YTQbhNNgWeeL This is largely based on where you live, Places like California are super strict.

@kapakahiproductions2501 3 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX so my 2006 Honda civic si has headers here in Vegas, they don’t do visual inspection here, the code p0135 is showing up for upstream o2 sensor you think if I replace that and do the drive cycle it will pass ??

@kapakahiproductions2501 3 ай бұрын

I also don’t have a catalytic conveter

@RANDOMFIX 3 ай бұрын

@kapakahiproductions2501 I would test it first kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKuSi9Fn283VmXU.htmlsi=5lBoQ0eOTr_Ibzu5 And it’s old then there is pretty good chance it may need to replaced, only replace with oem o2 sensor. Also confirm the battery is great or near perfect. I show why in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbxmgciotb3TYnk.htmlsi=sdrkelS-E7Zpz0EH Good luck and keep me posted.

@kapakahiproductions2501 3 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX I bought a brand new battery yesterday, the old owner ripped out one of the the sensor wires so I have to find out where the wires are there’s only 1 sensors with wires.

@marcovalencia299 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a 2019 Honda Pilot and I did the cycle and the oxygen and catalyst worked and are ready now, but I still need the EGR. I notice that you might be in the Sacramento area which is where I’m at. I was hoping I can get some help from you

@marcovalencia299 Жыл бұрын

I should have read the previous comments, got my possible fix from @yangli9384

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Press control plus f and look for egr I’m the comments sections and you will find your answer as this is common problem on newer honda vehicles. The other viewers give really good guidance. You need to engage the vtech system from memory and really push your vehicle for a few seconds. Let me know what happens.

@dadosytornillos4256 Жыл бұрын

In California i passed, $65 dollars, without check engine, but evap pending, 2002 toyota corolla

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Yes the evap is exempt and that Toyota Corolla is a great car. 20 years and still running strong from the sound of it.

@SallySamsara Жыл бұрын

With a manual 5 speed, decelerating without shifting, without breaking stalls out the car. ???

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Downshift

@somethingawesome9547 3 жыл бұрын

Do i have to do all these cycle steps back to back? So can I idle the car with AC and defroster on, then turn the car off and go do something, then come back and do the acceleration step?

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a cycle, so after completing the first or 2nd cycle use a obd2 reader to check monitor readiness. Or you can tell when all of your monitors are ready using this method kzfaq.info/get/bejne/md6geMJ6lsmvmGw.html Focus on the unset monitors after the 2nd completed cycle

@jasonmaricucalanga8383 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 tsx acura and catalistd not ready

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Please watch the smog tips playlist and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ns9nhMedzLGsqoE.html I'm here to help

@Cages_Customs 2 жыл бұрын

These are impossible to do, you have to be on a racetrack. How are you going to coast from 65 to 20 in 90 seconds safely on a crowded freeway? My CRV slows to 25mph in about 45 seconds if I take my foot off the gas. Where I live the closest freeway is a 30 minute drive away and the closest highway is a 45 minute drive. There are no streets near or around me long enough to even get up to 55.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Down shift or use the parking brake if it is hand operated. Use a incline to slow you down. I know now of this fun, trust me on that! Good luck

@Cages_Customs 2 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX it's an automatic with a foot operated parking brake. There aren't any inclines around me for at least 100 miles that I know of...

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Down shift if possible when safe. This will let you tech system clear any unset monitor as well if equipped

@Cages_Customs 2 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX it's an automatic not a manual.

@yvettejimenez1490 11 ай бұрын

For the first step, what if your AC doesn’t work on the car? I have a 2011 Honda Fit that doesn’t have working AC.

@RANDOMFIX 11 ай бұрын

If your air conditioning does work it will okay. With that being said for some honda vehicles it’s actually better t have the rear defroster on and the headlamps. If your vehicle’s air conditioning did work you would want to turn it on only during the warm up. Let me know how it goes.

@SallySamsara Жыл бұрын

I assume the engine light code needs to be erased with the OBD readier first???

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@peaceandquietness3916 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What is the driving cycle for 2015 Honda Accord Sport (automatic)? Thanks!

@peaceandquietness3916 Жыл бұрын

Tried this one in the morning but didn't work. Idle, 50mph for 5min or more, 65mph for 10s, decel to 40mph repeat 4 more times. then 55mph for 68sec.

@peaceandquietness3916 Жыл бұрын

Problem has been CAT not ready.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Deceleration is good for the egr monitor but for the catalyst monitor you need to focus 65 mph or higher without cruise control or air conditioning. Focus on a long warmup, let it idle for 20 minutes and then the freeway. Here is the incomplete catalyst monitors playlist for additional help kzfaq.info/sun/PLDEbtVOPRC-h1BAzaWQ-6NSnmG0gwvgwP By the way what caused this data to be deleted? Keep me in the loop if possible and good luck

@peaceandquietness3916 Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX Thanks for your quick reply! I guess it was the change of battery. Today I found a section from my Honda's owner manual. Prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following: 1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full. 2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for six hours or more. 3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40'F and 95'F (4'C and 35"C). 4. Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 seconds. 5. Keep the vehicle in [P] (automatic transmission/CVT) or N (manual transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about three minutes. 6. Let the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds. 7. Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in[D (automatic/CVT) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds). 8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. 9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes. In order to get the CAT ready, which part(s) should I focus on?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Section 7, however as your vehicle gets older this becomes harder to complete. To help set the monitor faster with less effort I would start the vehicle and just let it idle for 20 minutes and then proceed to section 7. Good luck and keep me posted.

@maky4653 Жыл бұрын

What if my ac doesn't work???? Can I still pass? Or even do a drive cycle correctly?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can still complete a drive cycle. Put on a large electrical load on your vehicle.

@johnlouiebaladad2309 2 жыл бұрын

I have a honda civic si 2007, got cold air intake catless (fake catalyst) but I have the o2 sensor defouler, and I just recently removed my tune from Flashpro. I did the steps and Catalyst Monitor was INC and Evap Shows N/A 😩😩 any recommendations? or maybe I need to put a real aftermarket CATALYST so that it will generate it fast as it should suppose to? 😫

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, your civic si sounds like a fun car and I honesty don't have an good guidance for your situation as it's hard enough to get the catalyst ready on a older car but when it's modded it whole other animal. I wish you the best but it sounds like you need to real catalyst. Is that the only monitor that is incomplete? If so, check out the playlist on the channel just about incomplete catalyst monitors, it's worth a try before you have to crawl under your car to install a new catalyst. Best of luck

@johnlouiebaladad2309 2 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX thanks so much! this means a lot! will definitely gonna watch your other videos! cheers 🍻

@cyprezz 2 жыл бұрын

I drive a Honda Accord 2014 and the Scanner is show N/A on the EVAP system monitor. Is there something wrong with my scanner or is the EVAP system monitor just not available in 2014 Honda Accord?

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Normally the evap is inc or com/ok/pass. Can you try another obd2 reader?

@cyprezz 2 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX I have it under This Drive Cycle. I just realized it was suppose to check the Since DTC's Cleared and EVAP is now OK. In fact everything is either OK or N/A under DTC's Cleared thanks to your video. Thank You.

@RANDOMFIX 2 жыл бұрын

Since last cleared, good catch.

@bflkurby1 Жыл бұрын

Do you start all over if one system isn't ready yet?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Nope after two tries focus on only the unset monitors.

@ecleticmama Жыл бұрын

it is not working for me. the dealership told me to keep driving and if they do it for me it will be $400 for what they say is a 10 minute drive. How do i do this with just regular driving? Do I need to drive to 100 miles in one trip? That coasting to 20 is extremely hard because there is always traffic and our off ramps seem to be all on a decline since our freeways are built above the ground.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

What monitor are you struggling with?

@jaywatson721 5 ай бұрын

What if you have no ac?

@RANDOMFIX 5 ай бұрын

That’s okay, just ignore anything that related to the air conditioner

@jaywatson721 5 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX thanks I was able all of them except evap with no ac

@RANDOMFIX 5 ай бұрын

@jaywatson721 you should be okay, you can look up your states requirements kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7God92Vubyuf4k.htmlsi=tJzhvd_HI6sRsP_e

@jaywatson721 5 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX oh snap cali can have evap not ready? Going to the smog now

@mlim82480 10 ай бұрын

19:20 when you say it may take 5 or more complete driving cycles, do I just keep costing to 20mph, then going to 55mph for 5-10min and coasting again or perform from cold start 5 times? Also, if I leave the OBDII scanner plugged in during the cycle, will it update live status?

@RANDOMFIX 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate your feedback Sorry for the late reply, did you get this handled?

@mlim82480 6 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX I tried the steps 3 times and it's not fixed. I will try again when the weather gets warmer. I have another daily driver. Do you think this is failing due to aftermarket cat? I don't have check engine light on dash.

@RANDOMFIX 6 ай бұрын

Is the catalyst monitor the only that is incomplete? Any pending codes

@mlim82480 6 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX cat monitor is the only one incomplete. Cat got stolen/replaced around July, car battery died in August because the back door was open and light stayed on, bring the car in for inspection in Nov and they said the cat is not ready and I need to drive more.

@David-hh7nc Жыл бұрын

Can a dealership do this on a Dino machine?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

I didn't see your commeent before, do you still need help?

@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын

It's been frustrating... I have been trying both ways and the engine light still blinks 5x after 20 seconds after the ignition is on (meaning the monitors are not ready)

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Yes, I understand your frustration. Focus only on the unset monitors. Here is complete Honda cycle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcB1f9mLmcrFnnU.htmlsi=i_qt2_7VqWzB-6Fr Which monitor is not set?

@douglasmatheson403 Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX oxygen, catalyst, and evap.(evap can be ignored) I previously fixed a transmission issue throwing a code (#2 pressure sensor) and had cleared the code.

@carinagarcia9555 Жыл бұрын

What is the drive cycle for 2009 Honda Pilot. I drove already 200 miles and still failed it for the second time. Smog failed showed oxygen/ sensory heat something like that

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Here is the honda cycle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcB1f9mLmcrFnnU.html and you can tell when your honda is ready by using this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/md6geMJ6lsmvmGw.html Good luck and keep me posted

@carinagarcia9555 Жыл бұрын

@robp.7732 Жыл бұрын

This works on jeeps?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Here is the jeep video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt-JqZd51b-0qac.html And the easy monitor check for jeep kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZeCe5CmlsiyeZc.html

@valueofnothing2487 Жыл бұрын

How do you go from 55 to 20? Drive to Barstow?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Down shift or coast or select a lower gear.

@SallySamsara Жыл бұрын

Older honda info starts around 24min.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I really need to make chapters for these videos.

@Lone3wolf31 2 жыл бұрын

When you go to accelerate can you shift to a lower gear?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! did you find a solution?

@marlon94124 3 жыл бұрын

I went to get my 2005 Honda CR-V for a smog check, but I couldn't pass because of the OBDII not ready catalyst. The car only has 76,620 miles.

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Marlon, even with low miles it doesn't not the catalyst is great condition. The catalyst needs to be in near ideal condition to set. However there some tricks, since this only unset monitor it will not too hard. Here is the catalyst monitor inc playlist, kzfaq.info/sun/PLDEbtVOPRC-h1BAzaWQ-6NSnmG0gwvgwP and I would highly advise working on that high speed steady drive after the cr-v has had a nice long warm up cycle ( just let it idle for 20 minutes + and then drive @ highway speeds - make sure it doesn't over heat, so check all the fluid, also make sure you don't have any exhaust leaks if you find yourself not able to set this in after 2 or 3 attempts, check the rear oxygen sensor connector as well to make sure it clean and snug). You will also find some products that can help on the playlist.

@marlon94124 3 жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX I drove from San Francisco to San Mateo to get a smog check, and that is a 15 mile drive. I have never had the engine warning light come on ever since my mother and father purchased the car.

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

Marlon, I suggest driving a little longer to have a chance of setting the catalytic monitor. There are some inexpensive scanners that will alert when all the drive monitors are set. Basically it will stop beeping. Here is a video about and I don't cover that feature but it works and will keep beeping until the monitor sets. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9Z4mLl4rcWapXU.html

@aca247 11 ай бұрын

Good video but a lot talking

@RANDOMFIX 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. Appreciate it .

@David-hh7nc Жыл бұрын

I have this issue with a brand new 2022 pilot the dealership did it, so should I just bring it to the dealership and let them deal with this?

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

You will probably just tell you to keep driving. Why do you need a smog on a 2022?

@David-hh7nc Жыл бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX I recently brought it in for a oil change at the Honda dealership. I was trying to get inspections at the same day, but their machine was down so they did the oil change and had to do some kind of software update in regards of a recall on the trail sport with the idle stop, He said, and then I go to my local mechanic a half hour later to get a sticker and it failed. For the emissions saying not ready On the report, it says catalyst, not ready. And then it says evaporation system not ready and then it says oxygen sensor not ready and the last one is EGR/or VVT system not ready.

@monicaphillippi1023 8 ай бұрын

Oh yea…. My cat is reading not ready

@RANDOMFIX 8 ай бұрын

So focus on just the catalyst monitor. One thing has been working on Honda vehicles lately is make you start the air conditioning and rear defrost on warm and get the freeway for a long drive. Keep me posted and please provide additional information about the vehicle and what caused the drive monitor data to be deleted.

@miriamvivo4279 3 жыл бұрын

Ct. Is almost as bad as california

@RANDOMFIX 3 жыл бұрын

I like to live in Florida, hear they have no smog test and abolished the practice.

@Fa5_Carmine Жыл бұрын

What happens if the car is a stick shift car

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Instead drive you would be a proper gear, instead park your would idle in neutral.

@girohead Жыл бұрын

Thorough video, you invited me from another drive cycle reset video. This is ridiculous. What is the People's Republic of CA doing to us? So to ensure our newer vehicle (post 2000) isn't polluting, we gotta burn 20-40 gal of gas and time and pay our biannual tax to prove that we aren't emitting? I'm riding my bike.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Yes, the republic of ca is leading down the road of 💩 and the rest of the sates will follow. The 2010 and newer vehicles are even stricter.

@EDRIANPENGUINO Жыл бұрын

SMOG IS PASSED 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 after second try and using the 6th step ❤❤❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH. Officially road to Sundance festival 2023 from here.

@RANDOMFIX Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@lenin1881 11 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIXMy 2010 Honda CRV car, of all its monitors, only 1 says incomplete, that is, not READY. ALL THE OTHERS ARE COMPLETE. READY. THE INCOMPLETE ONE IS 0S2. IT ALSO DOES NOT PRESENT A CODE AVAILABLE ONLY ON 02S NOT READY I CAN PASS IMPECTION LIKE THIS WITH ONLY 1 MONITORS NOT READY THANK YOU

@RANDOMFIX 11 ай бұрын

@lenin1881 it depends on your State of residence.

@lenin1881 11 ай бұрын

@@RANDOMFIX new jersey

@RANDOMFIX 11 ай бұрын

@lenin1881 You should be okay please read and check the link 👇 Often, a failed inspection is due to system monitors not being ready. There are two types of monitors in a vehicle: Three continuous monitors: Fuel System Monitor Comprehensive Component Monitor Misfire Monitor A varying number of non-continuous monitors including: Catalytic converter efficiency monitor Evaporative system monitor EGR Oxygen sensors and more. These monitors perform checks on specific emission-control related systems. They have three states: Ready Not Ready Unsupported A vehicle of model year 1996-2000 is permitted to have a maximum of two non-continuous monitors not ready. Vehicles of model year 2001 and newer are only permitted to have one non-continuous monitor not ready. The three continuous monitors must all be ready in order to pass inspection. dep.nj.gov/stopthesoot/obd-ii-information-and-assistance/

@monicaphillippi1023 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to complete a drive cycle! But I live in a canyon and by the time I get to where I can go on freeway, I’ve driven 10 miles at least! Plus traffic all night and day in my canyon. Plus traffic on freeway. Everyone in so California drive 65 or faster even in slow lane and rigs take up both slower lanes and sometimes block both lane. So….. How do I get around all this? I have a 2013 honda civic coupe and my smog guy cleared my rediness test to start a new driving cycle. Bought the obd2 reader….. never had any check engine lights on just dead battery a couple of months ago. Help🙏🙏🙏🙏🥹

@RANDOMFIX 8 ай бұрын

Try your best to complete the drive cycle 2 times and then focus on the unset monitors only. I also have a simple drive cycle and I mention so tips for honda in the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNiIgqSH0LGYYnk.htmlsi=nKn6X5mEvQBgXqa4 Keep me posted