ohh yay . . . its emissons time and i've got a dead SAI w/ cel; what are my options?

[PaperToast]

posted this already in the regional forum over on *cough* qw . . . just wanting to cover all the bases

SAI pump is completely froze and has the code for that, insufficient flow or whatever

my idea is, and this is what i needed the brain trust for, get the engine all nice and warmed up, clear the cel, and pray it passes.

will that get me by or am i boned?

[geeky]

Im up in boulder and have the solenoids, bump, and plastic pipe I can sell you. I deleted mine and pulled everything off while it worked/stored it in my shed so it's been out of the way of the elements. On me if you want it, ill let everything go for cheap.

[cbock]

I would try your idea first.

What happens in CO if it doesn't pass the first time?

[NewDays]

10 days to fix it and get a re test with no additional money charged

[2.7taudi]

I passed my car with a broken sai. Clear codes in the morning. Take the car out for a ride at least 10-15mins drive.
Come home check codes. If any codes are found restart process.

If no codes are found check all readiness. You can have one not ready. Your will be the sai. All others will need a pass or you will fail.

Tip. When you clear the code for the pump, it takes about 2-3 cold ignitions for the ecu to detect the fault.(SAI) It takes 3-4 cold starts to throw a MIL.

[pohsib]

Most emissions test allow for one readiness codes to not be set. As long as that's the only one that isn't set, you should be fine. If you reset the CEL, all of your readiness will be reset as well and you will have to set them by driving (steady for several mins at about 50MPH, etc).

Or...you could remove the SAI check from the ECU file. Its one variable that needs to be set from 1 to 0. More on that, head over to nefmoto.com

[OGBULLYLOCDAWG]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/387537-4RingAR%E2%80%99s-Timeline-and-Pic-Whoring-Thread?p=8471619&viewfull=1#post8471619


Most states, yes, Colorado, no.
From the AirCare Colorado website: "Effective April 1, 2003, an illuminated "check engine" light is no longer a mandatory pass/fail component of the emissions testing process. If the "check engine" light is illuminated, it is noted on the vehicle inspection report each motorist receives at the end of the emissions testing procedure. However, it is an informational tool for the motorist, rather than a reason for failure."

Both of you guys are from Colorado, I would assume the same applies for your emissions testing in your area (could be wrong though).