This list was complied for vehicle owners facing OBDII emissions testing. If your vehicle is on this list, either have your dealership "re-program" your on-board computer using the appropriate technical service bulletin (TSB) or make sure the testing center is aware that your vehicle may have a precondition that will cause the vehicle to fail the test.
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OBDII Problem Vehicles
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| Year |
Make |
Model |
Problem |
Resolution |
| 1996 |
Mercedes |
C220, E320, C280, S320, SL320 |
MIL falsely illuminated during KOER test when scan tool is plugged in |
there is no "reprogramming" available to repair this condition |
| 1996 |
Mitsubishi |
All |
MIL not on and no DTC’s, but scanner indicates the MIL is commanded on |
Vehicle will fail, and should be returned to dealership, recall #EMR-02-001 |
| 96-02 |
VW, Audi |
All |
if aftermarket stereo is installed, OBD system may not communicate properly during test |
this would probably result in a failure to communicate and the vehicle would have to be repaired to pass the OBDII test |
| 1996 |
Dodge |
Stealth w/3.0L engine |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 96-97 |
Mitsubishi |
Diamonte, 3000GT, 3000GT Spyder, Montero, Montero Sport w/3.0L and 3.5L engines |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Subaru |
All |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Volvo |
850 Turbo |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Chrysler |
Cirrus, Concorde, LHS, Sebring, Sebring Convertible |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Dodge |
Avenger, Intrepid, Stratus, Neon |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Eagle |
Talon, Vision |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Plymouth |
Breeze, Neon |
all monitors set to not ready when the ignition switch is turned off |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 1996 |
Infinity |
All |
catalyst and evaporative monitors difficult to set |
See Nissan TSB #98-018C |
| 96-98 |
Mitsubishi |
All except 3.0L and 3.5L engines |
Some monitors difficult to set |
See Mitsubishi TSB#00-13-005 |
| 1996 |
Nissan |
All |
catalyst and evaporative monitors difficult to set |
See Nissan TSB #98-018C |
| 96-98 |
SAAB |
All |
catalyst and evaporative monitors difficult to set |
See SAAB TSB#248-9037 |
| 1997 |
Toyota |
Tercel and Paseo |
the evaporative monitor will never set to completed |
should be included in the readiness exclusion list |
| 96-98 |
Volvo |
All except 850 Turbo |
Some monitors difficult to set |
See Volvo TSB#2230056 |
| 1997 |
Nissan |
2.0L 200SX |
catalyst and evaporative monitors are difficult to set to completed |
Nissan provides recommended driving cycles . See Nissan TSB #NTB98-018 |
| 96-01 |
Mitsubishi |
All models except non-turbo 2.0L, all equipped with 3.0L or 3.5L V6 engines |
some monitors are difficult to set to complete |
Mitsubishi provides recommended driving cycles to assist technicians to operate monitors. See Mitsubishi TSB #TSB-00-13-005 |
| 2003 Hyundai |
Tiburon |
All |
Will not communicate with generic OBDII test equipment |
A manufacturer recall is in effect, recall campaign #057 and Hyundai TSB #03-01-003-01 |
