How do you complete a Ford drive cycle?
Stop vehicle and repeat without overdrive to 64 Km/h (40 MPH) cruising for at least 30 seconds. While at 64 Km/h (40 MPH) , activate overdrive and accelerate to 80 Km/h (50 MPH) and cruise for at least 15 seconds. Stop for at least 20 seconds and repeat step 10 five times.
How do I reset my car monitor?
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 do I test my monitor readiness?
To check if the readiness codes are set, turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, without starting the engine. The MIL will come on for 20 seconds. If it then goes off, the readiness monitors are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness monitors are not set.
How do you force an EVAP test?
Start the engine and idle for four minutes, then drive in stop-and-go traffic for five minutes using smooth accelerations and decelerations. Stop and idle for 4 minutes. The EVAP monitor should be complete.
What is a drive cycle for emissions?
The purpose of the drive cycle is to run your vehicle’s onboard diagnostics. This, in turn, allows monitors to operate and detect potential malfunctions of your vehicle’s emission system. The correct drive cycle for your vehicle can vary greatly, depending on the vehicle model and the monitors that need to be reset.
How do you fix an EVAP system not ready?
If the EVAP monitor is not ready, verify that your fuel cap is tight and the level of fuel is between 1/4 and 3/4 full. If all the other monitors are ready, then do a couple more “cold” starts.
How do you reset an EVAP system monitor?
Is it safe to drive a car with an EVAP code?
While it is safe to drive with an EVAP leak, you should not drive your vehicle for long while you do have a leak. If your Check Engine Light comes on, check to make sure the gas cap on your vehicle is securely fastened. If the light is still on, take it to a mechanic so the leak can be fixed.