will a handheld tuner solve my problem?
08-17-2010, 03:55 PM
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will a handheld tuner solve my problem? hey guys i need to pass emissions and my SES light is on because of a p0410 code (secondary air injection system) i have replaced the air pump, both the check valves, and the checked the relays and fuses. i am at the point where i need to do something to fix it and fast. i have till the end of the month to pass and i just moved so i dont have any tools with me to try working on it.
my question: if i buy a handheld tuner (like a predator) can i tune out the AIR system so i can go pass emissions?
my question: if i buy a handheld tuner (like a predator) can i tune out the AIR system so i can go pass emissions?
08-17-2010, 05:03 PM
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I'm thinking that would solve nothing. All that would happen, is the DTC would be tuned out....just like Mike stated. It looks like your only hope is to solve the hardware malfunction, rather than deleting the code....but I could be wrong.
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all i want to do is have them tuned out and it would just show the monitor "ready" and i can pass.
08-18-2010, 03:15 PM
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It depends on what is meant by "pass emissions". If it's simply an OBD2 computer scan for readiness and trouble codes (i.e. SES lights), then turning off the code to "no error reported" via HPT/EFI Live is all you need. I'm not sure if handhelds have that functionality or not, but the big packages do. If it means a full sniffer test, however, then the AIR system malfunction could effect emissions on a cold start. If the car was fully warmed up at the time of the test then the AIR system wouldn't function, but they still wouldn't like the code, I'm sure.
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It depends on what is meant by "pass emissions". If it's simply an OBD2 computer scan for readiness and trouble codes (i.e. SES lights), then turning off the code to "no error reported" via HPT/EFI Live is all you need. I'm not sure if handhelds have that functionality or not, but the big packages do. If it means a full sniffer test, however, then the AIR system malfunction could effect emissions on a cold start. If the car was fully warmed up at the time of the test then the AIR system wouldn't function, but they still wouldn't like the code, I'm sure.
08-18-2010, 10:06 PM
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right... you'd need a custom tune in order to disable the trouble codes, so that no error is reported...
it can not be done with a handheld...
it can be done with a custom tune made for a diablo handheld programmer... but by itself, no - you can not disable the trouble codes via the handheld interface...
it can not be done with a handheld...
it can be done with a custom tune made for a diablo handheld programmer... but by itself, no - you can not disable the trouble codes via the handheld interface...
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12-07-2010, 09:52 PM
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i am having the same issue right now with my 01 SS. my car has been running for two years with no problem then all of a sudden last month the damn ses light came on and its the same po410 code, secondary air system. ive checked all the fuses and relay and all is good. i might change my air pump, is it a pain to change? is it expensive? if that dosent work then ill probably have to get a cusotm tune to turn off the air pump completely to get mine to pass too. what a pita!
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I was like WTF!!! when I first saw what it was. When I get a chance to get a pic, Ill upload it to show you what I replaced to clear the code and I havent had that code pop back up yet. Most likely tomorrow. 
