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Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: gibby250983 on April 25, 2012, 02:05:18 PM
failed on too much CO2??? never heard of that but it did any suggestions why this is the case??
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: clive on April 25, 2012, 03:08:34 PM
What car is it ?
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: GrimR33per on April 25, 2012, 05:13:19 PM
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=869823

A good read for you
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: m1tch on April 25, 2012, 05:20:37 PM
Quote from: gibby250983;820947failed on too much CO2??? never heard of that but it did any suggestions why this is the case??

Its a common issue on RX7s, usually a yearly battle to get the CO2 to be ok to get it past the MOT lol
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: gibby250983 on April 25, 2012, 05:23:13 PM
1994 fd3s......thinking it might be the cat..... started it up and something that looked like a stone was glowing..... once it cooled down found out it was a bit of my cat...oooppppssss so looking to change that and gonna change the plugs and o2 sensor..... see if that helps!!

what ya think
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: gibby250983 on April 25, 2012, 05:24:16 PM
Quote from: m1tch;820965Its a common issue on RX7s, usually a yearly battle to get the CO2 to be ok to get it past the MOT lol

but what is usually done to get it right!!!??
Title: strange
Post by: gibby250983 on April 25, 2012, 05:24:46 PM
Quote from: m1tch;820965Its a common issue on RX7s, usually a yearly battle to get the CO2 to be ok to get it past the MOT lol

but what is usually done to get it right!!!??
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: Prof on April 25, 2012, 06:00:52 PM
If it\'s an FD, then the test is only for CO (carbon monoxide) and HC (HydroCarbons).  If it\'s post 92/93 or 96 for an import then it should have a cat and will consequently be tested to the more stringent emissions test.
 
Normally a CAT and working air pump with a properly tuned non misfiring engine should be enough to pass the test.
 
Things people often do to help get it through:
 
The O2 sensor on FC/FD is not used to adjust idle fueling, only on cruise between about 1500-3000 rpm so replacing it won\'t make a difference to the idle emissions figures, unlike with many other cars.
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: gibby250983 on May 01, 2012, 07:00:52 PM
Quote from: Prof;820975If it\'s an FD, then the test is only for CO (carbon monoxide) and HC (HydroCarbons).  If it\'s post 92/93 or 96 for an import then it should have a cat and will consequently be tested to the more stringent emissions test.
 
Normally a CAT and working air pump with a properly tuned non misfiring engine should be enough to pass the test.
 
Things people often do to help get it through:
 
  • Run some Redex or similar through the injectors to help clean them
  • Clean or replace the air filter
  • Make sure the spark plugs are in good order, replace if necessary
  • Make sure the car is warmed up thoroughly for the test - the MOT tester should do this and they aren\'t doing the test properly if not
  • Make sure there is no air leak in the exhaust as that can skew the readings.
  • Make sure the car is idling smoothly - no vacuum leaks, no misses, good fueling.
The O2 sensor on FC/FD is not used to adjust idle fueling, only on cruise between about 1500-3000 rpm so replacing it won\'t make a difference to the idle emissions figures, unlike with many other cars.

it is a import, 1994 FD3S...... and i have been looking on this web site and found that it shouldnt get a emissions test due to it being an import.

also found that the DVLA dont have any readings of a emission readings!!

think im getting confused... but can you clarify please!!!
Title: Mot Not Passed!!!!
Post by: m1tch on May 01, 2012, 07:12:14 PM
I believe its 3.5% CO and 1200 PPM, what were your readings and we can see what might need tweeking.

Do you have any mods or a power FC fitted?