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    Ford Taurus SE Failed Smog Check Monitors Not Ready

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    This document provides instructions for completing a drive cycle to pass the OBDII monitor portion of a smog check for a Ford Taurus. It involves driving the vehicle in various ways like cruising at steady speeds and accelerating from stops to allow the different emission monitors to run and complete. The drive cycle should be performed twice, with an 8 hour wait in between, to ensure the evaporative monitor runs correctly.

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    Ford Taurus SE Failed Smog Check Monitors Not Ready

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    This document provides instructions for completing a drive cycle to pass the OBDII monitor portion of a smog check for a Ford Taurus. It involves driving the vehicle in various ways like cruising at steady speeds and accelerating from stops to allow the different emission monitors to run and complete. The drive cycle should be performed twice, with an 8 hour wait in between, to ensure the evaporative monitor runs correctly.

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    Driving cycle guide when OBD2 is not ready for CAT and EVAP

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    This document provides instructions for completing a drive cycle to pass the OBDII monitor portion of a smog check for a Ford Taurus. It involves driving the vehicle in various ways like cruising at steady speeds and accelerating from stops to allow the different emission monitors to run and complete. The drive cycle should be performed twice, with an 8 hour wait in between, to ensure the evaporative monitor runs correctly.

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    Ford Taurus SE Failed Smog Check Monitors Not Ready

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    This document provides instructions for completing a drive cycle to pass the OBDII monitor portion of a smog check for a Ford Taurus. It involves driving the vehicle in various ways like cruising at steady speeds and accelerating from stops to allow the different emission monitors to run and complete. The drive cycle should be performed twice, with an 8 hour wait in between, to ensure the evaporative monitor runs correctly.

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    How To Complete a Ford Taurus Drive Cycle

    The following procedure is directly from Ford and designed to complete the OBDII monitors required
    to get your Ford Taurus to pass the OBDII Monitors portion of the smog check, also known of the I/M
    readiness test. You may use a scan tool in order to monitor the status of the emission monitors as
    your Ford Taurus is being driven.

    Drive Cycle Recommendations:

    1.Your Ford Taurus's emission monitors (readiness flags) will complete quicker when using a "steady
    foot" driving style during cruise or acceleration modes. Operating the gas pedal in a "smooth" manner
    will minimize the time required for monitor completion.

    2. Your Taurus' fuel tank level should be between 1/2 and 3/4 fill during the drive cycle in order to allow
    the EVAP monitor to run.

    3. The Evaporative Monitor can only operate during the first 30 minutes of engine operation. During
    the EVAP portion of the drive cycle, drive in a smooth fashion to minimize "fuel slosh".

    Drive Cycle Start:

    1. If using a scan tool, go ahead and connect it now. Turn key on with the engine off. Cycle key off,
    then on. Select the appropriate vehicle make and model on your scan tool. Start your Ford Taurus
    WITHOUT returning to Key Off. Idle the vehicle for 15 seconds, and then drive at 40 MPH until engine
    coolant temperature is at least 170°F, which is normal engine operating temperature. 10 to 15 minutes
    of drive will achieve this.

    2. HEGO Monitor - Cruise at 40 MPH for up to 4 minutes.

    3. EVAP Monitor - Cruise at 45 to 65 MPH for 10 minutes (avoid sharp turns and hills).

    4. Catalyst Monitor - Next, drive your Ford Taurus in stop and go traffic conditions. Include five
    different constant cruise speeds, ranging from 25 to 45 MPH over a 10 minute period.

    5. EGR Monitor - From a stop, accelerate to 45 MPH at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. Repeat this pattern 3 times.

    6. SEC AIR/CCM (Engine) - Bring your Ford Taurus to a stop. Idle with transmission in drive (neutral
    for M/T) for 2 minutes.

    7. CCM (Trans) - If your Ford has a manual transmission, go ahead and accelerate from 0 to 50 MPH,
    continue to step 8. For Automatic Transmissions, start from a stop and in overdrive, then moderately
    accelerate to 50 MPH and cruise for at least 15 seconds. Stop the vehicle and repeat without
    overdrive to 40 MPH cruising for at least 30 seconds. While at 40 MPH, activate overdrive and
    accelerate to 50 MPH and cruise for at least 15 seconds. Stop for at least 20 seconds and repeat step
    7 five times.

    8. Misfire & Fuel Monitors - From a stop, accelerate to 65 MPH. Decelerate at closed throttle until 40
    MPH (do not apply brakes). Repeat this 3 times.

    9. Readiness Check - If using a scan tool, go ahead and access the ON-Board System Readiness
    (OBDII monitor status) function on the scan tool. Determine whether all emission monitors have
    completed.

    10. EVAP Monitor "Bypass" - Park vehicle for a minimum of 8 hours. Repeat steps 1 through 9.

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