Hi,
Two weeks ago, I cleared the OBDII code(P0420) and then I drove 60
miles/per weekday(about 40 miles onhighway). Today, I check it again
using OBDII reader, to my surprise, the catalyst monitor is blinking
and indicating that its monitoring cycle is not done yet, is this
normal? why take so long for cat monitoring process too finish?
Thanks
Ray O - 07 Aug 2006 00:33 GMT
> Hi,
> Two weeks ago, I cleared the OBDII code(P0420) and then I drove 60
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> normal? why take so long for cat monitoring process too finish?
> Thanks
It takes at least 2 driving cycles to reset the electronic control unit
(ECU). There are specific parameters that define a driving cycle, such as
sitting for X hours and having the coolant temp cool below Y degrees, then
driving for Z miles with the coolant temp getting above A degrees, and the
speed getting above C miles per hour for D minutes. The trick is letting
the car sit long enough (overnight is usually long enough) and then driving
it far enough and then repeating the pattern. A week is usually, but not
always long enough.

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