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1997 Toyota T100 Monitors Not Ready

Will my 1997 Toyota T-100 pickup truck pass the smog check with five monitor ready? In California, is it ok to have 5 out of 7 monitors complete and still pass the smog test? Also, what is the correct drive cycle to make my T100 emission monitors complete? Thank you very much for your time, in advance.


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As of May 2015 only one (1) incomplete emission monitor is allowed on a 1996 through 1999 vehicle. We've included below the Drive Cycle required to make READY or COMPLETE all the emission monitors need for your 1997 Toyota T100 to pass the smog check.

1997 Toyota T100 Drive Cycle

Follow the drive cycle accurately. It is complex. If you feel you may be unable to perform the drive cycle below safely, please seek assistance from a reputable smog check repair station or Toyota dealership.

Begin by: (Make sure you have between 1/4 and 3/4 fuel in the gas tank. The EVAP test will not run while your Toyota has a full tank of gas or the gas tank is near empty). Ensure there are no pending or active trouble codes and that the check engine light is not on.

    A. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 10 minutes or more.

    B. Drive the vehicle at 43-56 mph or more for 3 to 5 minutes. Be sure to maintain engine speed between 900 and 3,200 rpm.

    C. Stop the vehicle and allow the engine to idle for 3 to 5 minutes.

    D. Repeat steps B and C once.

    E. Drive the vehicle at 40 mph to 55 mph for 3 minutes.

    F. Drive the vehicle 35 mph to 45 mph for 7 minutes.

    G. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Release the pressure in the fuel tank by removing and then reinstalling the fuel tank cap.

    H. Start the engine and as soon as safely possible begin driving at approximately 45 mph for 5 minutes.

    I. Drive the vehicle at approximately 25 mph for 15 minutes, and include a minimum of two stops for approximately 30 seconds each.

    J. Stop the vehicle and allow the engine to idle for 2 minutes.

    K. Drive the vehicle at 25 mph or more for at least 50 seconds. Make sure your engine speed is above 900 rpm.

    L. Stop the vehicle and allow the engine to idle for 40 seconds or more.

    M. Perform steps “K” and “L” ten times.

If readiness status of all monitors do not switch to “complete,” ensure preconditions are met, turn the ignition switch OFF, then repeat steps “A” through “M.” Completing the Toyota T100 drive cycle above should set the emission monitors required to pass the smog check. Take extra caution when performing drive cycles on public roadways. If you feel you will be unable to complete the driving pattern above safely, seek assistance from a reputable smog check repair station or Toyota repair facility.


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