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ndfrigi · 06-23-2020, 02:08 AM

I’ve been following this thread and good I also have Foxwell NT520 but never really use all the features except when I have to fix my ABS. But was able to help friends with their check engine and obdii functions for smog purposes.

Like the previous members said, why is it with smog related issue, cars will trigger a check engine even with just small issue, but any deviation from variocam or tensioner that can cause engine failure/catastrophe will not give any check engine. Smog requirements is more priority but engine failure is not, from car manufacturing design?

06-23-2020, 02:08 AM	#33
ndfrigi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 118	I’ve been following this thread and good I also have Foxwell NT520 but never really use all the features except when I have to fix my ABS. But was able to help friends with their check engine and obdii functions for smog purposes. Like the previous members said, why is it with smog related issue, cars will trigger a check engine even with just small issue, but any deviation from variocam or tensioner that can cause engine failure/catastrophe will not give any check engine. Smog requirements is more priority but engine failure is not, from car manufacturing design? Last edited by ndfrigi; 06-23-2020 at 09:34 AM.