How do I reset my readiness code?
Start the engine. Test-drive the vehicle under stop-and-go conditions with short periods of steady cruise. During the drive, decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) for 5 seconds. After about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), the readiness code should switch from incomplete to complete.
How to reset the OBD II drive cycle?
Decelerate without using the brake (coast down) to 20 MPH or less, then stop the vehicle. Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds, turn the key off, and wait one minute. Restart and accelerate to 40-55 MPH at 25% throttle and maintain speed for two minutes.
How to check the drive cycle on a Honda?
The Honda Drive Cycle is included in recent owners manuals. You can either use an OBDII scanner or, if one is not available, check the MIL (check engine light) because Honda/Acura will indicate, on vehicle startup of the readiness monitors are set. When you turn the ignition to On-2 without starting the engine, the MIL will come on for 20 seconds.
How to decelerate a General Motors OBDII drive cycle?
Decelerate with using the brake [or the clutch!] by coasting down to 20 MPH or less, then stop the vehicle. Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds, turn the key off, and wait one minute. General Motors (specific) OBD II Drive Cycle Performing a GM OBDII Driving cycle: Cold Start.
Can a drive cycle work on a Honda Civic?
Keep in mind, my car is a 1999 Honda Civic so this drive cycle should definitely work if you drive a 1996-2000 Honda Civic. Hypothetically, this drive cycle should also work for Acuras between the same years. Older or newer Honda’s and Acura’s, I can’t guarantee this foolproof method will work but it’s worth a shot.
Decelerate without using the brake (coast down) to 20 MPH or less, then stop the vehicle. Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds, turn the key off, and wait one minute. Restart and accelerate to 40-55 MPH at 25% throttle and maintain speed for two minutes.
What do you need to know about the OBDII drive cycle?
Performing a GM OBDII Driving cycle: Cold Start. In order to be classified as a cold start the engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F(50°C) and within 11°F(6°C) of the ambient air temperatureat startup. Do not leave the key in prior to the cold start or the heated oxygen sensor diagnostic may not run. Idle.
The Honda Drive Cycle is included in recent owners manuals. You can either use an OBDII scanner or, if one is not available, check the MIL (check engine light) because Honda/Acura will indicate, on vehicle startup of the readiness monitors are set. When you turn the ignition to On-2 without starting the engine, the MIL will come on for 20 seconds.
Keep in mind, my car is a 1999 Honda Civic so this drive cycle should definitely work if you drive a 1996-2000 Honda Civic. Hypothetically, this drive cycle should also work for Acuras between the same years. Older or newer Honda’s and Acura’s, I can’t guarantee this foolproof method will work but it’s worth a shot.