Dodge Viper Emissions Drive Cycle??

Nitro187 · Mar 28, 2013

I'm going nuts trying to figure out the drive cycle for my 01' Viper. I put a new battery in my Viper, figuring it wasn't a big deal regarding the computer... seems how I had a few months for the car to run through the emissions tests, so that it would pass the smog test in the spring...well.... here I am, a few months later... still not finished all the tests.

I hooked up my ODB2 computer to the car, and I can see that all tests ran fine, except for the catalyst monitor... it's still 'not complete' yet... which is not a fail, it just hasn't run that test yet under it's criteria. Either way, I've read a document on how to get those conditions met... only problem is, it's for Chrysler vehicles... not a Viper specifically... so I was assuming it's the same; I was wrong. I've ran through this test at least 10 times, to the T... and it's still saying "not ready".

Does ANYONE know what I can do to get this thing to pass? ******** I hate emission tests!!!

FYI, here is the Chrylser drive cycle: http://www.obd2.com/support/reprog/downloads/chrysler/chry-imset_procedure.pdf

Garron · Mar 28, 2013

Nitro187 said:
I'm going nuts trying to figure out the drive cycle for my 01' Viper. I put a new battery in my Viper, figuring it wasn't a big deal regarding the computer... seems how I had a few months for the car to run through the emissions tests, so that it would pass the smog test in the spring...well.... here I am, a few months later... still not finished all the tests.

I hooked up my ODB2 computer to the car, and I can see that all tests ran fine, except for the catalyst monitor... it's still 'not complete' yet... which is not a fail, it just hasn't run that test yet under it's criteria. Either way, I've read a document on how to get those conditions met... only problem is, it's for Chrysler vehicles... not a Viper specifically... so I was assuming it's the same; I was wrong. I've ran through this test at least 10 times, to the T... and it's still saying "not ready".

Does ANYONE know what I can do to get this thing to pass? ******** I hate emission tests!!!

FYI, here is the Chrylser drive cycle: http://www.obd2.com/support/reprog/downloads/chrysler/chry-imset_procedure.pdf

Highway 6th gear light load, works for me everytime for the cat. You have stock cats and sensors right??

Nitro187 · Mar 28, 2013

Hey Garret, I have a feeling I already asked you this before and maybe I wasn't sure at the time exactly which sensor was being lame... but now that I know, I'll try that. How long shall I drive, and at what constant speed? Yup... stock cats and sensors.

Tail lights · Mar 28, 2013

You also have to have more than 3/4 of a tank of fuel, All the info is in the Viper service manual.

Nitro187 · Mar 28, 2013

Tail lights said:
You also have to have more than 3/4 of a tank of fuel, All the info is in the Viper service manual.

More than? I heard that it had to be between 15% and 85%.... so I've been running it at 1/2.... should I fill it?

bluesrt · Mar 28, 2013

do not fill it, run gas tank at 3/4 to start, but it shouldnt matter for a cat set, thats for evap set

Nitro187 · Mar 28, 2013

No worries; I got it. It was at 3/8ths full, and I did what Garret told me... keep it in 6th gear... but then I used the instructions on a Corvette forum as to what speed, for how long, and what not.... so this is what I did:

-Had the gas between 1/4 and 3/4 full
-Warmed the car up to at least 160F (71 C)
-Accelerated at about 25% throttle (not fast) to 60mph (100kmh)
-Maintained speed for 5 minutes in 6th gear
-Coasted (downshifted) without touching brake to 12mph (20kmh) then braked to a complete stop
-Left car idling for 10 seconds
-Turned car off, waited one minute, then back on

Catalyst Monitor turned green after that. Yay! What a pain in the ass.... seriously... I drove this car at least 200km in the last two days trying to get this to work... this was the only one that worked out of all the dozens of different methods I tried.

anaconda666 · Mar 28, 2013

Gotta love the new Ontario cash grab test - I mean emissions test.

almsceovh · Mar 30, 2013

2000 and above vehicles are allowed one not ready- you will not have an issue passing. I can do your e-test for you call me on Monday morning-905-850-1830.

almsceovh · Mar 30, 2013

I just reread your post-Why do you need an e-test? Your Viper is an 01. In 2013 only even number vehicles are being tested starting with 06 units. (unless you missed last years test?)

Nitro187 · Apr 3, 2013

almsceovh said:
I just reread your post-Why do you need an e-test? Your Viper is an 01. In 2013 only even number vehicles are being tested starting with 06 units. (unless you missed last years test?)

Already past the test last week, but thanks for the offer. I heard from the local shop that I got it done at, that it must have all systems ready, or it wouldn't pass... you'd have to do a re-test. Oh well, I don't need toworry about it now. But yes... I missed last years. Mine expired in November.... so I've been driving with bad plates since then.... haha; or I would have went to Raceway to get'r'done with the rest of my services... just didnt' want to risk driving all that way with bad plates. Where is your shop?

almsceovh · Apr 6, 2013

Nitro187 said:
Already past the test last week, but thanks for the offer. I heard from the local shop that I got it done at, that it must have all systems ready, or it wouldn't pass... you'd have to do a re-test. Oh well, I don't need toworry about it now. But yes... I missed last years. Mine expired in November.... so I've been driving with bad plates since then.... haha; or I would have went to Raceway to get'r'done with the rest of my services... just didnt' want to risk driving all that way with bad plates. Where is your shop?

My shop is located in Woodbridge- 8060 Kipling Ave.

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