92 SL2 DOHC failed smog test - 15mph NOx

92 SL2 - DOHC

The only part of the California smog test it failed was the 15mph NOx.

My reading was 901ppm with 835ppm max allowed. The 25mph NOx was half the max allowed.

The HC was 80ppm with 130ppm max and the CO was .06% with .80% max allowed.

What are some of the things that might be causing a high NOx with everything else OK?

I don't know much about this stuff.

Thanks,

Bill Mudd

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Bill Mudd
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Check the EGR valve for proper action. IIRC, it controls NOx.

Reply to
Philip Nasadowski

That is my first thought also, but that should trigger the SES light.

Also I am not sure the EGR valve operates at 15 mph.

James

Reply to
James1549

Probably not, but a leaking EGR (stuck partially open) might cause enough of a problem to fail the test, and not trigger the SES. Been there, done that!

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Mike

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