Tracker emissions - Help!

Apr 27, 2004 1 Replies

My 91' Tracker failed emissions badly today...



As I'm selling it, I've gotta make it pass.



Basically failed on all 3 specs - NOx, CO, and HC...



My first thought is either the o2 sensor, or the cat...since there's really little else (from my perspective, anyhow) to go wrong on these engines, emissions wise.



I did change the plugs before the test, changed the oil and air filter, and checked everything over..but still, a miserable failure.



Anyone have any related experience with Tracker / Sidekicks and emissions problems?



What's the most common problem emissions wise for a 3-point failure like this?



I'm most apt to try with just an o2 sensor to begin with, and go from there...as I do suspect its overdue for one...but no SES light at this point, though.



Cat may also be suspect...



Any suggestions / help appreciated. I suspect changing the o2 and cat together will result in a pass, which is all I need to get rid of the truck, but any other insight appreciated regardless..



Reply here, or email me pepper99@**NO*SPAM**.primus.ca



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Thanks...Mark.


What's the mileage? If it's high, a new O2 sensor is probably a good call in any case. The converter is more iffy however, it may or may not be bad.

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