03-11-2021, 09:44 AM
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Location: San Diego
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smog testing issues
2000 Boxster S, approximately 34,000 miles and I’m having problems passing CA smog.
A few months ago I had a MIL showing the P1128 and P1130 trouble codes which cleared with a code reader.
Last week the testing center revealed P1128 and P1130 trouble codes are now classified as passive (no MIL light) and that the catalyst monitoring system was not complete.
I cleaned the MAF, drove more than 200 freeway miles one morning and took it to the testing center. Now it’s throwing evaporative system and secondary air systems not complete errors’ the P codes are gone as is the catalyst monitoring issue.
Any insight helping to address these issues is appreciated.
Looking at the Drive Cycle restoration sequence offers little hope since I live in an urban area with stop signs and lights at every corner.
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03-11-2021, 10:14 AM
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The 2000-2001 cars often took well over 200 miles to reset everything to a ready state for emissions, assuming what ever caused them in the first place were correctly repaired.
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03-11-2021, 10:26 AM
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Thanks for the insight!
When the weather cooperates I'll put some more miles on it and report back when it clears.
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03-12-2021, 08:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
The 2000-2001 cars often took well over 200 miles to reset everything to a ready state for emissions, assuming what ever caused them in the first place were correctly repaired.
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My car failed at the smog test too first when I had only about 50 miles in it after a complete rebuilt and 13 years sitting. I drove 300 miles and then it passed. But, if your problem with the SAI or EVAP system persists it won`t pass.
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03-17-2021, 02:59 PM
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I just managed to clear the two "not complete" issues.
The SAI problem was fixed by starting the car cold with the headlights and AC on and running
it to 2,800 rpm for 90 seconds.
I just managed to put 350 miles on the car and the EVAP problem "evaporated".
Thanks for all the help!
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03-17-2021, 06:39 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Where in SD are you?
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03-18-2021, 06:05 AM
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1998 Boxster Silver/Red
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Originally Posted by JayG
Where in SD are you?
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Where in Palm Springs are you?
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03-18-2021, 06:30 AM
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I'm in La Mesa...
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03-18-2021, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith Newby
Thanks for the insight!
When the weather cooperates I'll put some more miles on it and report back when it clears.
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Bad weather in Sun Diego ! I've never heard of such! 
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OE engine rebuilt,3.6 litre LN Engineering billet sleeves,triple row IMSB,LN rods. Deep sump oil pan with DT40 oil.
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03-18-2021, 12:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter986
Where in Palm Springs are you?
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The HOT part!
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OE engine rebuilt,3.6 litre LN Engineering billet sleeves,triple row IMSB,LN rods. Deep sump oil pan with DT40 oil.
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03-18-2021, 05:13 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter986
Where in Palm Springs are you?
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I have a vacation home near Vista Chino and Landau
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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03-18-2021, 05:17 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith Newby
I'm in La Mesa...
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I'm in RB, but moving to Austin in 45 days
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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03-19-2021, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BYprodriver
Bad weather in Sun Diego ! I've never heard of such! |
Well actually it was raining at the time I was working on the issues...outdoors in my driveway. No rain now though and it's supposed to be 71 this afternoon.
I've lived in Toronto, Denver, Syracuse and DC so I understand what changes real weather can bring...
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03-19-2021, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JayG
I'm in RB, but moving to Austin in 45 days
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Enjoy your time in Austin..a great town.
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03-19-2021, 08:05 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith Newby
Well actually it was raining at the time I was working on the issues...outdoors in my driveway. No rain now though and it's supposed to be 71 this afternoon.
I've lived in Toronto, Denver, Syracuse and DC so I understand what changes real weather can bring...
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I grew up in DC and lived in Dallas for year.
Yea, the weather just sucks in San Diego
Easiest job in the world is being a weather forecaster in San Diego...
You could be locked in a windowless closet and forecast 72 deg and sunny and be correct 85% of the time
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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01-27-2023, 11:23 AM
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Location: San Diego, CA
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My '01 Boxster sat in my driveway for two years during the height of the pandemic. I finally got offf my ass and decided to get it going again.Drained the old gas and oil, changed the plugs, replaced the tires, replaced the starter motor- the issue that initially sidelined the Boxster. The car starts up and runs beautifully. The big unsolved issue is resetting the monitors. Four show ready, four do not. I'm aware of the process to reset them but I'm in San Diego- so driving for the times indicated for the reset will be impossible with all the lights and stop signs in any path I choose. Also driving between 40 and 60 on the freeway seems risky and certain to get a stop. Somewhere I read a post that claimed to have done it by just using the engine in neutral and maintaining the rpm's in the correct range. Anybody tried it successfully? finally, can anyone with SanDiego experience suggest a route to try resetting the monitors
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