Date:         Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:57:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Emissions test failure
Comments: To: David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
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Given your fan running at high speed, I'd guess you are running lean, which
makes the engine run hot and create more NOX.  Most likely a bad oxygen
sensor.  More here:  http://www.smogtips.com/failed-emissions-test.cfm
Good luck!

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with this anymore!

Stuart
'85 Westy, past needing inspection in WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David M
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 12:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Emissioins test failure

My 1987 Vanagon failed its Arizona emission test this morning. Results were
Hydrocarbons (HO) grams/mile .75 limit 1.60 (passed), CO grams/mile 25.73
limit 15 (failed), NOX grams/mile 2.91 limit 2.5 (failed).
I have the standard printed list of what might cause these results. The last
time it failed 2 years ago, it failed only the NOX reading and I had to get
a new catalytic converter that cost over $500 I've noticed the low-speed
engine fan comes on a lot more than it used to and sometimes it even goes to
high-speed which is a scary thing because it makes the entire vehicle
vibrate and I can feel it through the gas pedal.
According to the testing station you can request a second-by-second graph of
the emissions test but they will only fax it to a repair shop.