Need to get Smog check in California for my Nissan-Quest 1997. It has passed emission, visual check test, but having problem with functional test due to the system readiness flags are not set. It was reset 4 months ago when it was repaired.
The car has been driven for thousands miles for 4 months. However, two out of 7 readiness flags are still not set, ERG and Catalyst. According to a Nissan document, it needs very specific driving pattern. However, the pattern is extremely hard to meet, for example, it needs engine running RPM > 3,000 but speed has between 50 - 60 MPH, while O/D is off for 3 minutes. On freeway, I drive to get engine RPM > 3k, the speed can be 60 MPH or higher depending on the road condition. In other words, to maintain both condition for more than 3 minutes is almost impossible.
It has months and I still can't get the readiness flag set. I took to local auto care shop and Nissan dealer. Both only told me one thing "keep driving". However, my registration is up for renew now. If I can't get that set in next few days, I won't be able to renew registration. What option do I have other "keep driving?
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