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Dec 7, 2004 | 02:55 PM

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Inspection Failed

I have a 93 Ranger w/ new plugs wires and coil packs. I took it to get tested yesterday and I failed the carbon monoxide portion of the test horribly! Last year I passed it w/ flying colors! Any ideas?

Dec 7, 2004 | 08:46 PM

Ken00

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Does it seem to be running rich, also try pulling the codes.

Dec 7, 2004 | 09:25 PM

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Could the rich condition be due to a dirty air filter?

Dec 7, 2004 | 11:33 PM

AlfredB1979

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http://www.artsautomotive.com/thesmogstory.htm

I kept that bookmark for someone a while back, I'm sure.

Look at it, it will apply to you, in tis case.

Welcome.

Dec 8, 2004 | 11:17 AM

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Thanks for the info(link). I have also found that my catalytic converter has a crack in it. Would this be part of the problem? I will just try to JB weld it.

Dec 8, 2004 | 04:09 PM

racsan

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it might be the problem, j.b. weld may work temporarly, but the thermal cycling (getting hot then cooling back and forth over time) may cause it to crack again, worth a try though.