Failed emissions testing

Asked by GuruD6PM Mar 23, 2017 at 12:16 AM about the 2012 Chevrolet Impala

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I failed Emissions testing due to
battery diconected just before
emissions test .a lot of things
stated not ready for testing. What
do I do to get it to pass emissions
without having to go to a
mechanic.

2 Answers
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beatupchevy answered 7 years ago

who ever did the test should have told you to drive it for 50 miles sometimes even more after clearing codes , then if you have codes they will have to be taken care of and do it all again . You have to see a mechanic to get your sticker .

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Paul answered 7 years ago

Drive the car for about 75 miles, you need to do stop and go traffice as well as highway speeds....

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