Re: failed smog :-(

[Charles Slayman <Charles.Slayman@domain.elided>]

Jeff,
	Why don't you give us more details.  Like what were the EXACT 
HC/CO/CO2/NOx readings at idle and higher RPM and what are the mandated numbers 
(ie give us the computer readout).  That makes it easier to diagnose the 
problem.
	
Cheers,
Charlie	


>Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:37:48 -0800 (PST)
>From: Jeff Enderwick <tje@domain.elided>
>To: alfa@domain.elided
>Subject: failed smog :-(
>
>So my '93 SV failed smog this time (it had to happen
>sooner or later). The problem is excess hydrocarbons
>at idle (it emits 124% of what is allowed). At 2500rpm
>emissions are higher than the avg car, but not a problem.
>
>Any ideas? The car has bosch FI. Can changing the plugs 
>improve this?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jeff

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