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**montyman0** · 03-05-2008, 09:14 PM

I just had my emission test here in NJ. They plug into the OBD. I had cleared a code with my scan tool about 80 miles earlier, and when the Inspection Station dude hooked up he said my OBD was "Not Ready", and that I probably needed some more Drive Cycles. OK, anyone have an idea how long after a reset you have drive or how many times you have to start the car to "totally" clear everything so that the OBD is "Ready"?

I don't want to bring the car back to the Inspection Station too soon, if I need more "drive cycles". Help?

Thanks,
Bob M.

03-05-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
montyman0 Name: montyman0 Title: United Newb Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2008 User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1998 323i Convertible	More on Emission Test - OBD NOT READY? Drive Cycle I just had my emission test here in NJ. They plug into the OBD. I had cleared a code with my scan tool about 80 miles earlier, and when the Inspection Station dude hooked up he said my OBD was "Not Ready", and that I probably needed some more Drive Cycles. OK, anyone have an idea how long after a reset you have drive or how many times you have to start the car to "totally" clear everything so that the OBD is "Ready"? I don't want to bring the car back to the Inspection Station too soon, if I need more "drive cycles". Help? Thanks, Bob M.