Hi everyone - Just got back from the star smog joint in my hood..i apparently failed the test because "OBD2 monitors not ready"..guy said to drive 50-100 miles and come back but that seems like a lot of time and gas so i was wondering if any of you esteemed fit freaks know what the drive cycle for a 2012 honda fit is? Will i need a scanner to home test before going to the smog place? Do i really need too drive that much to get drive cycle ready?

Your advice cheerfully accepted.
Zero2hero

 

Two Google searches netted these:

Does your radio keep presets/last used radio station and clock after cycling the key? Is your "Back Up" Fuse blown?

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...sions-2941182/

https://www.startmycar.com/us/honda/...o/fusebox/2011

 

Zcargo - Thanks for the speedy reply..so in my case i dont have the issues with radio/heater/clock going haywire, they all work as they should.

 

COLD START: Begin from Cold Start, and ignition in OFF position for at least 1 hour

Fuel tank is between 1/4 and 3/4 full
Engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F and within 11°F of the ambient air temperature
Do not leave the key on prior to the cold start or the heated oxygen sensor diagnostic may not run
IDLE TIME: Run your Honda’s engine (do not drive) for 2 1/2 minutes with the air conditioner on and rear defroster on. During this period the ECU will be running the Oxygen Sensor Heater self-test, Air Injection System Passive Air test, EVAP Purge “No Flow” test, Misfire Detection.

ACCELERATE: Turn off the air conditioner and rear defroster and begin driving
As soon as possible apply half throttle until 55mph is reached. The ECU will now run self-tests on the Misfire Detection, Fuel Trim, and EVAP Purge Flow

HOLD STEADY: Now hold your vehicle speed steady at 55mph for three minutesDuring this time the Oxygen Sensor O2 response, Air Intrusive (AIS System), EGR Flow, Purge Valve, Misfire Detection, and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed

DECELERATE: During this step you want to slowly let off the accelerator pedal. Do not brake or shift your Honda in order to slow down. It is important to let the vehicle coast along gradually slowing down to 20 mph. The ECU will once again self-test the EGR System, EVAP Purge System and Long Term Fuel Trims.

ACCELERATE: Go ahead and accelerate again at 3/4 throttle until 55-60mph is reached. This will perform the same self tests as during the first acceleration step.

HOLD STEADY: Hold steady speed once again. This time at 55mph for five minutes. During this time, in addition to running the self-tests as during the first HOLD STEADY step, the ECU will perform the catalyst monitor diagnostics. If the catalyst (Catalytic Converter) is marginal or the battery has been disconnected, it may take 5 complete driving cycles to determine the state of the catalyst,or in order to Complete the CAT Monitor.

DECELERATE: This will perform the same diagnostics as in the first Deceleration. Remember not to press your Honda’s brake or shift gears during deceleration.
If all systems and sensors are working properly on your Honda, this should complete the drive cycle. To ensure all monitors are complete use a scan tool to view the monitors. You may want to complete the drive cycle 2-3 times.

 

I tried all that - twice .I still get the 5 blinks when ignition is ON. The only hope now is to do the 50-100 miles drive at 55-60mph (very late at night lol!)

 

okay well... atleast you dont have a hard code on the ecu that took 2 weeks of driving for me to clear up but keep driving it if the cycles are not done means u haven't drove it long enough did you remove the battery? to do anything? or reset the engine with a obd2 scanner?

 

I had to call geico to get a jump a few months ago..but other than that i dont recall tinkering with anything else..always go to honda for oil change but thats it. Im going to hopefully set this sunday evening as a driving day and put on the miles - see what happens. Basically i dont do long hauls, i work close to where i live so basically just run around doing normal errands so ive not gone on anything close to 100miles for a long time. Cheers.

 

UPDATE: It worked! I put 60 freeway miles on it and f-i-n-a-l-l-y completed the smog. Thanks again for weighing in.