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From: Frank on 9 Sep 2008 18:19
On the wife's 2000, V6 Camry, I'm down to just this last OBD2 EV monitor.
Purchased a gas cap from the dealer and drove it around town but it still
remains on. Anyone knows how long it take for the computer to run and clear
the EV monitor on the V6 Camry? When push comes to shove,.even with this
monitor active, I think I could have it smog tested and have a good chance
to pass.

BTW, although removing the battery terminal for half a day removes the fault
code, but it does not remove any of the monitors.



From: johngdole on 9 Sep 2008 23:31
You mean what it takes to "complete" the monitor program for EV?

If this is the case, the EV monitor (an on-board self-test program if
you will), has not met the test condition, it has nothing to do with
the gas cap.

Most EVAPs are done around 35-45 mph steady state driving. I do not
know the exact test condition, but the following may help:

http://www.obdii.com/drivecycleford.html
Drive Cycle Recommendations:
1. Most OBDII monitors will complete more readily using a "steady
foot" driving style during cruise or acceleration modes. Operating the
throttle in a "smooth" fashion will minimize the time required for
monitor completion.
2. Fuel tank level should be between 1/2 and 3/4 fill with 3/4 fill
being the most desirable.
3. The Evaporative Monitor can only operate during the first 30
minutes of engine operation. When executing the procedure for this
monitor, stay in part throttle mode and drive in a smooth fashion to
minimize "fuel slosh".






On Sep 9, 3:19 pm, " Frank" <x> wrote:
> On the wife's 2000, V6 Camry, I'm down to just this last OBD2 EV monitor.
> Purchased a gas cap from the dealer and drove it around town but it still
> remains on. Anyone knows how long it take for the computer to run and clear
> the EV monitor on the V6 Camry?  When push comes to shove,.even with this
> monitor active, I think I could have it smog tested and have a good chance
> to pass.
>
> BTW, although removing the battery terminal for half a day removes the fault
> code, but it does not remove any of the monitors.

From: Frank on 11 Sep 2008 15:45
Hey thanks for the information, John.

Couldn't get rid of the EV monitor after more than a few hundred miles. Gave
up, and got the smog test anyway this morning. Pass with flying colors. The
smog test guy said Camrys are pretty clean cars.



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You mean what it takes to "complete" the monitor program for EV?

If this is the case, the EV monitor (an on-board self-test program if
you will), has not met the test condition, it has nothing to do with
the gas cap.

Most EVAPs are done around 35-45 mph steady state driving. I do not
know the exact test condition, but the following may help:

http://www.obdii.com/drivecycleford.html
Drive Cycle Recommendations:
1. Most OBDII monitors will complete more readily using a "steady
foot" driving style during cruise or acceleration modes. Operating the
throttle in a "smooth" fashion will minimize the time required for
monitor completion.
2. Fuel tank level should be between 1/2 and 3/4 fill with 3/4 fill
being the most desirable.
3. The Evaporative Monitor can only operate during the first 30
minutes of engine operation. When executing the procedure for this
monitor, stay in part throttle mode and drive in a smooth fashion to
minimize "fuel slosh".






On Sep 9, 3:19 pm, " Frank" <x> wrote:
> On the wife's 2000, V6 Camry, I'm down to just this last OBD2 EV monitor.
> Purchased a gas cap from the dealer and drove it around town but it still
> remains on. Anyone knows how long it take for the computer to run and
> clear
> the EV monitor on the V6 Camry? When push comes to shove,.even with this
> monitor active, I think I could have it smog tested and have a good chance
> to pass.
>
> BTW, although removing the battery terminal for half a day removes the
> fault
> code, but it does not remove any of the monitors.




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