1996 GMC Jimmy Computer will not self test

1996 GMC JIMMY
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Brought vehicle in to be inspected. Failed do to a faulty O2 sensor. Had garage replace all four sensors. Drove vehicle 200 miles and brought back to be reinspected. The computer said that the EGR, Catalyst and Evap systems were not ready to be tested. AFter two more attempts the garage finally said the computer was bad and needed replacing. Had that done and still have the same problem. The computer will not self test those three systems and the truck therefore cannot pass inspection. They are at a loss and told me they can no longer help. The check engine light is not on and the vehicle runs great.
Feb 25, 2009 at 8:23 AM
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Just an update. The whole problem in a nutshell. The vehicle thermostat was not correctly working. Never allowing the engine to come up to operating temperature. Thirteen dollars later after finally finding a footnote in a Chiltons repair manual. The computer self tested and the vehicle passed inspection. Apparently it was stuck in an open loop cycle, not allowing for the testing to continue. Hope this info helps someone else besides me.
Mar 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM