RE: Outlander's needed for data collection.
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RE: Outlander's needed for data collection. - 4/11/2006 10:33:54 AM
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JMC
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Well...if anybody goes...get some info.
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RE: Outlander's needed for data collection. - 4/18/2006 4:45:55 PM
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Chris BE
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ORIGINAL: dirtwagon
I am just wondering why they are needing to see how often the car is running diagnostics. If it is not functioning properly, shouldn't that throw a code? AArrrrggh Mitsubishi.
If a failure occurs that would cause emissions to increase beyond the applicable standards, the operator of the vehicle needs to be made aware of the failure (through illumination of the check engine light) in the shortest time possible, so that repairs can be made and the vehicle will stop emitting excessive amounts of harmful gases. The more frequent a diagnostic runs, the less emissions will be emitted before the operator is made aware of the failure. Frequent monitoring also helps the the service industry too, since it is much quicker to verify emission related repairs. Frequent running of the diagnostics also gives consumers peace of mind in knowing that when they take their vehicle in for a smog check they can be nearly certain that their vehicle will pass tailpipe emissions and I/M readiness.
To answer the second part of your question, let me begin by saying that the OBDII system is very complex. So complex in fact, that 50% of the information inside the ECM is dedicated to OBDII functions, and that percentage will only grow as the regulations become even more stringent. With that said, no manufacturer has found a way to ensure that every diagnostic will run under every possible variable. Therefore, lighting the MIL for infrequent monitoring would punish the consumer for his/her unique driving style, patterns or conditions. Fortunately, CARB doesn't expect every diagnostic to meet a minimum frequency on 100% of the new vehicles sold in California. They realize that some drivers, conditions and/or other variables simply will not allow certain diagnostics to run with ample frequency. However, they do expect most of the vehicles to meet a minimum frequency for most of the diagnostics. This program simply lets CARB know that most of the vehicles sold in California are meeting the requirements. Please keep in mind that this is not something that only Mitsubishi is required to do, but all manufacturers who sell vehicles in California.
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huh? Do you mean anyone within 50 miles?
The vehicle must be a 2006 and must have at least 500 miles. The owner must be within a 50 mile radius of our facility or be willing to meet with one of our technicians within a 50 mile radius.
Please feel free to call or email our main office with any questions that you may have. I will also respond to any further questions here on the forum.
Thank you for your interest.
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