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pcm replaced, shows as not ready at smog chk

mikeh1

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2006 XLS 2WD 4.0 L
Just replaced the PCM on my 1997 Explorer Sport, old PCM gave false error codes for O2 sensors. No more Check Engine light, but when doing smog test after driving 30 miles on the newer PCM, tech says it won't show as ready.

I was told that you have to drive some distance for the newer PCM to register. Is this true, or do I have another bad PCM?

I have the OHV 4.0 V6 with a 5-speed manual.
 



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You gotta drive it more, not sure how many miles. Look for disconnecting battery, how many miles for smog.
Same thing, but you'll get more hits with that lol
 






After I installed the new PCM, I disconnected the negative battery cable for 15 seconds to cycle power, as directed by the mechanic.
 






You need to complete several drive cycles in order to have all systems in a ready state.
 






so just putting on mileage won't do it?
 






Drive cycles means drive it lol
 






from what i recall reading, it's not just miles. it also has to do with engine starts/stops. maybe as many as 50.
 






P1000

P1000 OBD-II Monitor Testing Incomplete

According to the OBD System Operation Summary - MY 1997

"I/M Readiness Code
The readiness function is implemented based on the J1979 format. A battery disconnection or clearing codes using a scan tool results in the various I/M readiness bits being set to a “not-ready” condition. As each noncontinuous monitor completes a full diagnostic check, the I/M readiness bit associated with that monitor is set to a “ready” condition. This may take one or two driving cycles based on whether malfunctions are detected or not. The readiness bits for comprehensive component monitoring, misfire and fuel system monitoring are considered complete once all the non-continuous monitors have been evaluated. Because the evaporative system monitor requires ambient conditions between 40 and 100 oF and BARO > 22.5 " Hg (< 8,000 ft.) to run, special logic can “bypass” the running the evap monitor for purposes of clearing the evap system I/M readiness bit due to the continued presence of these extreme conditions.

Evap bypass logic for 1997 vehicles:
If the evaporative system monitor cannot complete because ambient temperature conditions were encountered outside the 40 to 100 oF and BARO range at speeds above 40 mph during a driving cycle in which all continuous and non-continuous monitors were evaluated, the evaporative system monitor is then considered complete due to the continued presence of extreme conditions. If the above conditions are repeated during a second driving cycle, the I/M readiness bit for the evaporative system is set to a “ready” condition. (Note: Some 1997 vehicles do not require catalyst monitor completion to bypass.)"
 






Passed smog test this morning, tested extremely clean especially for a 17 year old truck. Everything is working good.

I drove a total of 120 miles and several start-stop cycles.

Thanx to all for advice.
 






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