Mercedes Benz

Engine Controls/Emissions - OBD Readiness Code Setting SI B 12 06 03 Engine Electrical June 2003 Service Engineering SUBJECT Setting OBD Readiness Code Prior to State Inspection MODEL All from MY '96 with OBD II system 2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 126 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 after 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 Ready 0" status. CAUSE Since the DME fault memory is being cleared during the emission related repair process, the OBD Readiness Codes are also cleared and set to "Not Ready - 0" status. Consequently, when the vehicle is tested afterwards at state emission inspection, certain OBD II monitoring tests may not be completed, especially ...