Inspection Failed again.

ergon · 12-13-2011, 12:00 PM

Gentlemen my C63 won't pass the emission test due to not being able to detect, connect, to my car "monitors not ready"
Catalyst
Oxygen Sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor

I've called Mercedes and they said there wasn't anything that they could do. The only thing that will correct it is driving it around town not interstate. It has been tuned by Kleemann but I don't believe this to be the problem. Please advise me back as to any thoughts you may have on the matter.

Thanks Erich

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Mort · 12-13-2011, 12:09 PM

If the tune is not set up correctly to set the redi-ness monitors then the car will not pass inspection through OBD2.

I believe the Kleemann tune can be set up to pass. Contact Cory at Kleemann and I think he will be able to look after you.

xtyper · 12-13-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mort

If the tune is not set up correctly to set the redi-ness monitors then the car will not pass inspection through OBD2.

I believe the Kleemann tune can be set up to pass. Contact Cory at Kleemann and I think he will be able to look after you.

+1.

It may be a more recent discovery since you were originally tuned, but I know Cory and his tuner can set you up to pass now.

Sincity · 12-13-2011, 02:24 PM

+2. Must have been an early tune. Ship ECU back for Cory to reprogram.

JeffDL · 12-13-2011, 02:36 PM

and +3 it's the tune.

ergon · 12-13-2011, 05:24 PM

Everyone who said tune were correct. I just got off the phone with Cory and I am more than impressed with his desire to make things right. It's to long too get into but I've just got to pull the ECU and send it to him for a file change. One thing for sure is that Cory will be my go to man for any future work or advise.

Erich

venchka · 12-13-2011, 07:08 PM

You could move to rural Texas. No test required.

Wayne
Fully legal but nobody checks in East Texas.

BSinSTL. · 12-13-2011, 07:33 PM

I just had the same issue,its an easy fix, just call Cory at Kleemann,
in Colorado Springs and he will take care of it.
Bernie Sunier

ergon · 12-13-2011, 07:43 PM

Yes sir, that's just what I did.

OrientBlue3 · 12-13-2011, 10:33 PM

Had same issue with Eurocharged. A reflash fixed it.

cyberorth · 12-14-2011, 01:54 AM

With all the other CRAP that has been going around the board recently, it is nice to know stand up guys like Cory are still around to rely on. Kudos!

pjdough · 04-09-2013, 04:40 PM

Have the same problem with ModernHorsepower - spoke with Andy, who knew immediately what the issue is, for a nominal fee they will remap.

BAD430BENZ · 04-09-2013, 05:03 PM

my Weistec Stage 3 with headers and full catless exhaust passed without any issues at all

johnnyblaze · 04-09-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD430BENZ

my Weistec Stage 3 with headers and full catless exhaust passed without any issues at all

BRB REPORTING YOU

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-09-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD430BENZ

my Weistec Stage 3 with headers and full catless exhaust passed without any issues at all

In what state and with what tune? Mine almost passed CA smog without dropping in high-flow cats.

pjdough · 04-10-2013, 09:38 AM

For those about to rock - recommend you know exactly what the implications may be before modifying the ECU and TCU. When mine was modified the company was aware of the implications; however, they were not passed on the to owner. The previous owner (whom I know well) wasn't advised the company would bypass several sensors (catalyst, O2 and Heated O2) causing the car to fail State emissions should he ever need to have it tested (he didn't). However, where I live in the same State (VA) my county requires emission testing / compliance. Hence, me having to return the chips for remapping.

I guess it's good I found out about this before MB started replacing the car's computer (which they believed was faulty)...

DuaneC63 · 04-11-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

In what state and with what tune? Mine almost passed CA smog without dropping in high-flow cats.

Unfortunately in CA they are cracking down on the visual inspection. Even if you can pass the sniff test, the smog shop won't test your car if it has any visual modifications to any of the emissions system.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-11-2013, 02:45 PM

I guess I got lucky last year then. How exactly are they cracking down? I thought there was also something you could do by taking an identical car with you that was stock.

Sincity · 04-11-2013, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD430BENZ

my Weistec Stage 3 with headers and full catless exhaust passed without any issues at all

Sniffer or OBDII?

DuaneC63 · 04-12-2013, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

I guess I got lucky last year then. How exactly are they cracking down? I thought there was also something you could do by taking an identical car with you that was stock.

Not sure if it's hit Norcal yet. Many of he smog shops in Socal are owned by Vietnamese who have previously been very easy to deal with regarding visual inspections as long as you could pass the OBD2 and sniff test. Last year the State conducted a sting operation and the word spread really fast as the Vietnamese community is tight knit. Header and aftermarket cats are really easy to spot, so they just tell you they will not test your car, because they would have to send in a report that you failed the visual.

JeffDL · 04-12-2013, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjdough

Have the same problem with ModernHorsepower - spoke with Andy, who knew immediately what the issue is, for a nominal fee they will remap.

how was this not free?

BAD430BENZ · 04-12-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyblaze

BRB REPORTING YOU

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

In what state and with what tune? Mine almost passed CA smog without dropping in high-flow cats.

i'm in Tx......and did you just ask me what tune

if you ever get the blower from Weistec , don't ever get a tune from anyone else except Weistec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sincity

Sniffer or OBDII?

it passes either

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-12-2013, 05:50 PM

Touché, dunno what I was thinking.

BAD430BENZ · 04-12-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolBDPhenom03

Touché, dunno what I was thinking.

12-13-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
Sincity MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 5,458 Drives: '86 190e restoration project, '08 Acura RDX, '09 C63 AMG	+2. Must have been an early tune. Ship ECU back for Cory to reprogram. __________________ "Unofficial Member" of the Vancouver Benz crew.

12-13-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
JeffDL Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 791 Drives: C63	and +3 it's the tune. __________________ no sig.

12-13-2011, 07:33 PM	#8
BSinSTL. Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8 Drives: 09 C63 03RS6 07 997TT	inspection failed I just had the same issue,its an easy fix, just call Cory at Kleemann, in Colorado Springs and he will take care of it. Bernie Sunier

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BAD430BENZ MBWorld Fanatic! 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class My Garage Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,679 Drives: '99 CLK 430....'09 C63 AMG....'10 GLK	my Weistec Stage 3 with headers and full catless exhaust passed without any issues at all __________________ PUMP GAS MONSTER

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12-13-2011, 12:09 PM	#2
Mort MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,230 Drives: 2010 C63 P31;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2003 1500 HD Silverado;2008 R320 CDI (sold);2011 GLK350 (wife's)	If the tune is not set up correctly to set the redi-ness monitors then the car will not pass inspection through OBD2. I believe the Kleemann tune can be set up to pass. Contact Cory at Kleemann and I think he will be able to look after you.

12-13-2011, 05:24 PM	#6
ergon Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 153 Drives: C63	Everyone who said tune were correct. I just got off the phone with Cory and I am more than impressed with his desire to make things right. It's to long too get into but I've just got to pull the ECU and send it to him for a file change. One thing for sure is that Cory will be my go to man for any future work or advise. Erich

12-13-2011, 07:43 PM	#9
ergon Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 153 Drives: C63	Yes sir, that's just what I did.

12-13-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
OrientBlue3 Member 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 169 Drives: 09 C63 P30	Had same issue with Eurocharged. A reflash fixed it.

12-14-2011, 01:54 AM	#11
cyberorth Senior Member 2013 Nissan GT-R My Garage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 482 Drives: 2011 C63 P31	With all the other CRAP that has been going around the board recently, it is nice to know stand up guys like Cory are still around to rely on. Kudos!

04-09-2013, 04:40 PM	#12
pjdough Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 20 Drives: 1997 E320, 1999 E55, 2005 SL65	Have the same problem with ModernHorsepower - spoke with Andy, who knew immediately what the issue is, for a nominal fee they will remap.

04-10-2013, 09:38 AM	#16
pjdough Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 20 Drives: 1997 E320, 1999 E55, 2005 SL65	For those about to rock - recommend you know exactly what the implications may be before modifying the ECU and TCU. When mine was modified the company was aware of the implications; however, they were not passed on the to owner. The previous owner (whom I know well) wasn't advised the company would bypass several sensors (catalyst, O2 and Heated O2) causing the car to fail State emissions should he ever need to have it tested (he didn't). However, where I live in the same State (VA) my county requires emission testing / compliance. Hence, me having to return the chips for remapping. I guess it's good I found out about this before MB started replacing the car's computer (which they believed was faulty)...

04-11-2013, 02:45 PM	#18
CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,167 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	I guess I got lucky last year then. How exactly are they cracking down? I thought there was also something you could do by taking an identical car with you that was stock.

04-12-2013, 05:50 PM	#23
CoolBDPhenom03 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,167 Drives: Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG	Touché, dunno what I was thinking.

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