[PaulDexler]

Hi,

Mine passed smog two weeks ago at 163,000 miles. I get an occasional CEL, but they refer to a weak knock sensor and something in the EGR system. I warmed the car up fully by taking it on a 20 mile freeway run, brought it to the smog station, and half an hour later, my certificate was on its way to Sacramento. I don't know what the problem is with the EGR, I suspect the valve sticks every once in a while. I'm sure the knock sensor is cracked, because the CEL comes on if I make a left turn shortly after starting the car from really cold (several days off.) It usually goes out after a minute or so, only once or twice staying on for about 50 miles. The dealer wants $800+ to fix both problems, but I think he is double dipping, flat rating me on both, both of which require removing the intake manifold, a two hour job at flat rate.

Anyway, I run on. GEt it smogged, and enjoy.

Paul