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Post by peterb1126 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:05 pm

Having problems trying to get my 16v Probes through MOT test....fail on emissions even when engine hot and redex treatment etc...any suggestions thnx
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Re: emissions

Post by mmm24v » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:14 pm

A lot of people swear by additives like cataclysm,assume you've already changed oil & plugs

Believe an oem catalytic converter is nigh on essential for a mot pass too

A proper tech should be along shortly to give definitive answers
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Re: emissions

Post by mojo98 » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:31 pm

Change the Spark Plugs, Air Fliter
pull the Codes
may need to O2 sensors


I`ve never used any additives, Few year ago one of my probes was just passed on emission, and the test told me to get my engine tuned, but i didnt and the next year it flew thro the emissions, the tester asked me what i did, told me changed to plugs and both o2 sensors, and I always give the car a blast and get them really hot and then take it in and make them do the emissions straight away. and I have no issues
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Re: emissions

Post by ICKLE » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:45 pm

very very lazy cats on these cars and they have to be extra hot..
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Re: emissions

Post by Kit » Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:21 am

Has the car got an OME cat or a ‘cheap’ Aftermarket one :?: , these do struggle after a few years

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Re: emissions

Post by Scooby » Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:48 am

My emissions issue was caused by a faulty connection on the ECU. Faulty connection was caused by corrosion on the contacts.
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Re: emissions

Post by fanman » Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:29 pm

WHERE do you get OEM cat from :?: Guessing theyre very pricey :?:
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Re: emissions

Post by Scooby » Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:55 pm

Not sure you can buy an OEM one any longer, but after market ones are available on eBay from about £50.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/332358136302
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/BM90284-BM-Cat ... 6961&rt=nc
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Re: emissions

Post by Kit » Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:50 pm

Remember,
There's two sizes of CAT on 16V

400mm early
440mm late

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Re: emissions

Post by peterb1126 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:14 am

thanks to all for the advice ...will make a note and chat to the garage who do try to keep the car on the road !
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