95 GSR California smog failed, HC

Indianrock

New Member
I'm selling my GSR. It has 179k miles, all stock and well cared for. I'm 60 years old and don't hot rod this car. It just failed the California smog check due to hydrocarbons and the CO was a little high also, both at 2500 RPM. Last year I think it needed a new thermostat to pass. I can't remember now if the O2 sensor was changed since I bought the car about 3 years ago. The funny thing is that is passed the pre-test and failed on the actual test so something is intermittent, hopefully the O2 sensor since the other possibility is catalytic converter.

I've looked online and the new 2009 California smog law requires even older Integras to get the OBD II catalytic converters. I see them online for around $250-$300. I'm wondering how much the smog/repair station might charge me if they order and install it?? I'm not going to do it myself. In recent years the dist cap and ignition module have been replaced along with timing belt, water pump, etc.
 

Apexer

New Member
jdmjim suggested the catalytic converter

High HC and CO sounds like a rich mixture as well. A cat could fix that problem or not. If you have a trusted mechanic bring it to him for a once over to see that everything is nominal and then go from there once he gives you his results.
 

vinny_5255

New Member
Timing could be off , It could also need a valve adjustment. when was the last service that you did on it?
 

Indianrock

New Member
it turned out that the smog shop just needed to warm the car up better before testing. Or they just wanted me to have to come back a 2nd time so they could charge more. Anyway got my smog cert for about $50 total and sold the car already..

The catalytic converter is probably going to have to be replaced, but the new owner will have to deal with that in a year or two.

Thanks.
 


G3GirL

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you should always go to a place that offers a free re-test. saves you money.
 
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