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Emissions - OBDII Readiness Code Prior to Inspection

Emissions - OBDII Readiness Code Prior to Inspection SI M 12 02 04 Engine Electrical 2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 128 December 2002-2006 Technical Service SUBJECT Setting OBD Readiness Code Prior to State Inspection MODEL MINI all models (R50, R52, R53) SITUATION A vehicle which is in the workshop for an emissions related warranty repair (Check Engine light is illuminated), is also due for the State Emissions Inspection to be performed immediately afier the repair. It is possible, that such a vehicle will not pass the state inspection (even with repairs successfully completed) due to OBD Readiness Codes having "Not Completed" status. CAUSE Since the EMS fault memory is being cleared during the emission related repair process, the OBD Readiness Codes are also cleared and set to "Not Completed" status. Consequently, when the vehicle is tested afterwards at state emission inspection, certain OBD II monitoring tests may not be completed, especially...