honda/Acura drive cycle procedure

the sequence for clearing I/m readiness monitors.

[@xCtrlAltElitex]

Worked on the first try with my 2006 rsx-S at 150k miles. I did 2 extra moments of driving at 55 with coasting to 15mph on the way back home, it was immediately ready. Thank you man

[@zahkarii7933]

Worked ++

[@anthonywright650]

You save me from my sleepless nights. I follow the steps on your video and my car passed inspection the next day.

[@armm6050]

Thank you so much. It is worked for me also, Honda accord 2016 sport from first try. I appreciate you for your human being and helping people like me. I have been driving almost one week before I found your video. You really helped me. Thank you and God bless you…🙏🙏🙏

[@kacystroube4336]

Just want to thank you. Just did it in my accord. Worked great. !!!!

[@tadmartin223]

Definitely worked for me, first try. I own a 2011 Acura MDX Been trying to clear the EVAP and CAT for days, had to get the 10 day extension after I failed my NYS Inspection. Found this vid, woke up @ 4am, got on I-87, followed the instructions to almost to the tee (let the A/C and Defrost work a little longer and held @ 3/4 throttle a little longer). There was a perfect spot to let the 2nd coast just coast (down slope stretched about a half mile, an eternity when you're coasting below 20MPH), drove back home, sat at a stop light, plugged my OBDII in and BOOM! #greenlightgang. On everything, THANK YOU for sharing this information. I wished more people shared their knowledge, because I was about to park the car and buy a new one. Going for my Inspection as soon as my mechanic opens up. Definite life saver.

[@Jaytee6525]

Thank you! I was about to lose my mind but this solved my Catalyst Not Ready issue.

[@HiMyNameIsDannny]

Spent the last three days trying this process and finally passed the the smog inspection today after 3 total stops to the smog shop and 100+ miles driven. Make sure to do every step correctly. I didn't put the AC/Defroster at max and I think that was holding me back from getting the Malfunction Indicator Lamp to disappear instead of flash 5 times. If you live in a heavy traffic area, do this in the early morning (2-3 am) on the freeway and coast down on a long exit since they're more isolated. I really wish smog shops would just advise doing the drive cycle instead of driving x amount of miles. Certain events won't happen even after 1000 miles driven.

[@bbalestier]

THIS WORKS! 1st TRY... 2013 Honda Civic ELX Passed today... Love the old school white board layout. Just what I needed to resolve the Cat issue. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@zahkarii7933]

Coming on here to confirm it works for my 2006 Acura RSX Type S! I tried many other methods found on Google but it never worked. I held a steady 55mph in 5th gear for the minutes shown, then I let off the gas and let the speed drop down to 20mph and I repeated this a few times just to be 100% sure. I later stopped to check and it FINALLY completed my CAT readiness sensor. Thank you so much for this video! (Use emergency signals if needed, cars will go around you or pull off into emergency lane if busy)

[@dougdays8095]

That's great !! That actually made my day I'm so glad

[@SB-gb7fh]

this is the ONLY drive cycle that worked on a 2012 Civic with 30K miles. Many thanks- passed Smog after first try. The coasting down was the main difference than what I'd seen in other videos. Again, THANK YOU!!!

[@dougdays8095]

awesome

[@willneverend777]

How long did you coast down?

[@blueandbanana]

CAT Not ready? EGR Not ready? Driving over 200 miles did NOT work! Here is what worked: in morning warm up car for ten minutes. Rev car to 2000 for two minutes. Drive at 50 MPH for ten minutes. No cruise control no AC. Then let go of accelerator. Don’t step on the break. Let car slow down as much as possible on its own. To check if car is ready for smog use code reader or turn car on (two clicks) not engine and look at Ck engine icon: if it stays on then go away you are good. If it blinks then your car is not ready for smog Ck. Hope this helps. I have been killing myself to solve the issue.

[@eyeung129]

Big help man. I followed your steps, I coasted to two complete stop instead of under 20 and used hand break to help slow down at time. I tried the other methods and didn't work for me either.

[@supermaxboy1]

It worked for my 2013 Honda Civic in the first cycle. Thanks

[@danrichardson4275]

My RSX-s had reset, and I passed by driving 50-60 mph on freeway. I maintained speed in that range for about 5min. I did that 3 times and it passed. The most common smog failure is not replacing the air filter. Drive around for a few days after replacing the air filter. You will pass. I also change oil because it can get into your emission system also. Do not worry about the check engine light, as long as you have no codes related to your smog, you are OK. The check engine like may remain on if yo have SRS airbag issues, but this will not affect smog test.

[@rickyhilario1857]

YOOO!! So glad I found this clip! It worked for me for a 2012 Honda Civic si. (69k miles, but shouldn’t matter). Watched other videos but this was the main one I thought might work and tried the next day and it worked. It was kind of difficult to stay on 55mph perfectly. Went 54 53 52 mph and 56 57 mph and it still worked for me. The day prior trying this method I drove it 100 miles listening to the guy at the smog shop, should’ve tried this first. Helpful tips. Pick a time when it’s not traffic on the freeway; do it slow lane and use hazards to be safe especially when letting the speed drop. I used the timer on iPhone. Thanks for the viddeeeooo!!!!🙌🏽

[@dougdays8095]

sweeet ! im glad that worked ! I tried and failed about 4 different procedures before this one

[@raymondreyes8046]

Idk where I'm going to driver 55 then be able to coast to under 20mph? 2am on interstate 80?

[@PlasticRevolver69]

WOW great Video

[@randytolle6706]

Thank you. Note: In high school I was lucky to get a C in English while getting easy A's in Auto and Metal Shop. But I know how to spell brakes vs breaks. LOL

[@EddieNYC02]

Thanks for the info.

[@WardOne88]

Legit!!! Thanks homie!

[@dougdays8095]

glad it helped!

[@danumatgoma7737]

Thanks so much BRUH. Did this today, IT WORKED!!!

[@dougdays8095]

sweeet !! it sux being in a pinch for an inspection, and dealing with those readiness monitors

[@aleahjackson8828]

Thank youuu!

[@gregoryh9048]

Thank you so much

[@selenakylie111]

Hi, I’m looking for the other video where you can test the Honda are ready for inspection on the dash. Thanks

[@skullchains3696]

Hey I have these issue. I just replace my 02 sensor upstream and I drove the car . And check engine light came back on. Is the check engine just pending to sent to the ecu?

[@mlim82480]

When you turn on the AC to max, does it matter if you set the temp to cold, ambient or hot?

[@DXFAN6909]

I have a 2012 Honda accord with only 7,223 miles the battery went and had to be replaced I tried this and didn’t work for me where I drive I can’t get the room to do 55 mph for three minutes and same for 55 for 5 minutes do you have any advice or do I have to go to my Honda dealership and have them charge me and do a drive cycle

[@mrcrossovermark1153]

When you say ac on max do you mean the fan on max or the ac to the hottest in can get

[@marvinshenk]

I live in Los Angeles. The only time this is feasible for me to do this is either really late at night (not safe at all), or Sunday morning. It seems like an incredible pain in the ass, and also not very safe to have to coast down to 20 mph on a freeway. It also seems like way too many exactly timed steps for most morons to follow through with. I hope I can get this done if I don't do it exactly perfect, because LA freeways are really dangerous.

[@ecleticmama]

i am in your SAME boat! I don't understand why this won't allow your car to pass if everything else does. stay away from GARDENA HONDA. They are messy! They don't put things back correctly and cause you headaches or having to go back for them to reset things.

[@johnson9909]

Could the drive cycles work while on jacks?

[@balandran616]

Anyone know which one clears the evap (2012 civic)

[@dayum7461]

do u need to reset everytime u attempt this?

[@EddieNYC02]

Does that include the evap monitor? MY crv 2006 has the evap monitor not ready and it’s frustrating smh 🤦 can anyone help me with this issue what do I have to do to get the evap monitor ready 😔

[@willneverend777]

How long should you COAST ON GEAR?

[@mlim82480]

can I perform these steps while on a lift?

[@BBH1973]

Do you have an idea to why brand new cars to almost brand new have difficulty passing inspection? I have a Honda hrv 2017.

[@dougdays8095]

i do not unfortunately, i would wager stricter emissions tests, maybe.... as far as even placing probes in your exhaust pipe to read emissions,,, if the dashboard light is not on , and still fails , with a battery that has not accidentally gone dead, near dead from leaving something on / plugged in . with more and more chargers , Amazon plug in phone holders , large dashboard displays hand held gps, , if your battery is older than 3 years , it could be suspect.. stricter emissions im guessing

[@Whoisronnieray]

Can you downshift or no?

[@lteelah8169]

Does it have to be in sequence? Or can I do step 1 then drive to a highway and continue? Also thanks for the video. It's much appreciated 👍

[@dougdays8095]

You can do that , as did i... had to go out of sequence to reach the thruway and was still successful

[@VeronicaMartinez-he2om]

@@dougdays8095 when you say repeat the cycle do you need to start from step 1 or start on step 2?

[@sa3270]

It's a shame that they expect customers to go through this, and it still may or may not work. This stresses me out every time my registration renewal comes up. Never had OBD2 issues with my old Altima.

[@scottrudner8834]

S. F Bay area allows no incomplete monitors

[@dougdays8095]

I wondered how it was out there, they tend to be the strictest

[@scottrudner8834]

@@dougdays8095 in California it's different in different counties and geographical areas. Some allow 1 or 2 to be incomplete.

[@michaelwindsor7023]

I had emissions light on, took car in and they said it was due to wires being eaten by animals....got car back and light still on. Would these same steps clear the emissions light? They just told me to drive 50-100 miles, nothing more specific.

[@WestCoastUSA546]

Drive many miles? They know nothing. Mine had no idea, how many miles to drive to make my car ready to pass smog test. Just follow these steps and good luck

[@David-hh7nc]

I have a 2022 Honda pilot brand-new only owned it for 11 months. The dealership had to do a recall warranty on the trail sport so now when I went to get my sticker the same day it failed is the dealership responsible for this since I’m still under warranty and they’re the ones that caused this issue. I only have 5600 miles Thank you for your video.

[@GODSON809x]

Hey, im in a similar situation. Just that my pilot is above warrenty. Did the dealer fix this for you or no. They told me just run it but i have already done 300miles. And multiple (different) cycles and nothing.

[@David-hh7nc]

@@GODSON809x yes, I did over 500 miles and still nothing happened. I had to bring it to the dealership and they hooked it up to the computer and I think they put it on a Dino machine biggest pain in the ass I ever dealt with in a car.

[@eleganceevolved8328]

What if you drive a stick? Will this work for Hyundai Elantra 2004 manual?

[@dougdays8095]

It's the sequence for specifically Honda, manual trans.. I don't think it would work at all on any other car. Dig in to some videos , forums are especially helpful, try and find what you need

[@gotshopow3]

Quick question. During the drive, at any point that you go over 55. Will that fail that part of the cycle? Can you go less than 55 to avoid going over 55?

[@dougdays8095]

i found , the very hardest part of the entire list , was holding 55 without cruise control , i was over and under , by about 4 - 5 the whole 55 run

[@dougdays8095]

i dont know the limit , over / under 55 , that will cause a fail , i was easily 5 over a bunch of times and still cleared it

[@gotshopow3]

@@dougdays8095 awesome. That’s what’s I wanted to know. Thanks for the response! 🤙

[@marvinshenk]

If you want to know if your Honda is ready for emissions testing: Turn the key to second position. The Check Engine light should stay on for 20 seconds, then shut off. If after 20 seconds, the Check Engine Light blinks Five times before going out, you need to do the drive cycle thing again. What a pain in the ass.

[@skullchains3696]

What if the check engine come on?

[@marvinshenk]

@@skullchains3696 If the engine light stays on after the car is started, then there is some issue that will have to be checked before you can pass emissions. My comment was describing what happens before the car is even started, and with the key in the second position with indicator lights showing. The Engine light will be lit for 20 seconds, and then if it goes out after that, then it's ready for emissions test. If after 20 seconds the engine light blinks five times, then goes out, that means you need to do a drive cycle on the car before the car can be tested.

[@skullchains3696]

Ohh ok check engine haven’t came out yet so that’s a good sign. Just did the cycle and Eva and the other not ready. I just need 1 more so it can be ready but it’s taking forever lol. I’m just gonna let my car idle for 10 min

[@sa3270]

Shame they don't have a light come on while you're driving to tell you it's ready.

[@albertoavila2555]

Has anyone done this on a Honda s2000?

[@nickv4073]

The easiest method is just to replace your battery well before the inspection. Give your monitors time to complete just by driving normally for at least a full tank of gas.

[@randytolle6706]

Normal driving will never complete a drive cycle on some vehicles. My F-250 was "Not Ready" after clearing codes and driving more than a year including heavy trailer towing. Had to drive at speeds and durations in certain gear that I would never do in normal driving. Got ready in less that 5 miles following specific procedure.

[@sa3270]

I replaced my battery about 7 weeks ago and went on a 500 mile trip a week later. I thought that would surely be enough, but yesterday I had some "not readys" at my inspection.

[@dougdays8095]

wanted to mention, the importance of not letting your battery die while trying this

[@Stephan1017]

Will this work on a 2005 Honda accord

[@dougdays8095]

yes it should , im not sure the v6 , is the same procedure, but it absolutely did work

[@ortizaljuarismi]

Can you perform this on jack stands?

[@brucegreen822]

I was wondering the same thing and I'll keep you updated because I'm going to try it.

[@f.heightsmusicofficialpage2238]

​@@brucegreen822how'd it go?

[@HeavenNY]

I don’t get it. I went to get my inspection today and I failed. Effin failed I say. My vehicle is a 2018 Honda HR-V and I did get a new battery, but that was at least four months ago. I failed because the state tech said my OBD wasn’t ready. That I maybe had work done recently, reset codes, or I got a new battery. None are true. I haven’t had any work done on my car. I did get a new battery but that was months ago. So I’m not sure what’s happening here.

[@WestCoastUSA546]

Some ppl say they drove 1000 miles, and the car still wasn't READY. It seems that the point isn't in how many miles you drive, but HOW you drive, and the SPEED you drive. So, just follow the steps, and you could pass it after only 20 minutes of driving!

[@BiyHappy]

what do he mean by 3/4 throttle?

[@WestCoastUSA546]

Yeah, makes no sense to a non mechanic

[@ecleticmama]

@@WestCoastUSA546 same, i don't know what that means either!

[@marioa7471]

He met not all the way down to floor

[@elee712]

It's not possible to go 3/4 throttle for 3 minutes and stay at 55mph. Are you driving the freeway on 2nd gear or something. ?

[@rodolfomarin7140]

Will this work for a 97 crv?

[@Mikegee92]

Ever figure it out?? My 97 civic is giving me trouble

[@rodolfomarin7140]

@@Mikegee92 it did work. I pass smog!

[@ryand9111]

2006 Honda Civic - tried this 8 times and it did not work.

[@rbarr1200]

Thank you

[@lteelah8169]

Did it work for you? Also question..did you do it in sequence? Or did you do step 1 then drive to a highway and continue the other steps ?

[@rbarr1200]

@@lteelah8169 it didnt work. I followed the exact directions of the video but my gas tank was full so I’m sure that’s why it didn’t. It completed the cycle 2 days later on its own after my fuel level was around half.

[@lteelah8169]

@@rbarr1200 okay thanks for your reply. I'm gonna go ahead and try it with those spec's. I have 4 days to get this done before my inspection is up. Thanks

[@rbarr1200]

@@lteelah8169 definitely try those steps with about half tank of gas. I think having extra fuel prevents the tests from happening due fuel pressure levels involved in the test parameters. Also something interesting I found out was Arizona and other states allow one monitor to not be complete and still get emissions. My civic had i think 8 monitors and only 7 were complete. I called the emissions test site and asked if AZ had a 1 monitor exemption and they said yes. So I got my emissions done without all the monitors being complete.

[@rbarr1200]

Also , I did try it in sequence with as little time in between as possible but I don’t think it’s all that necessary. The steps are likely more like a check list the car computer is looking for. So I don’t think it’s an issue but I would try to complete all steps with the same key cycle meaning once you turn the car on try to do all steps at some point before turning the car off

[@jonathangutierrez5187]

Can the dealership help you with driving cycles? I have a acura tsx 2011

[@dougdays8095]

I'm not really sure really.. about the dealer ..it should be the same exact sequence as honda.. inquire in person at the dealer and turn on the charm.. be ultra friendly and pleasant and try and discuss any other topic for a few minutes at the counter before springing the big question. If your really desperate bring a dozen donuts lol

[@jonathangutierrez5187]

I will let you know how it goes 😂

[@jonathangutierrez5187]

I didnt have to go to the dealer,followed the introductions to the “t” and took it to inspection with the engine hot and passed with flying colors.

[@jmrS1k24]

I do this and still my 2013 civic LX Cat monitor and evap still not ready it's annoying coz no codes in obd2

[@sa3270]

I'm a little confused how I would maintain a speed of 55 mph at both "1/4 throttle" and "3/4 throttle". It seems to me the father I press the gas pedal, the faster the car would go.

[@cathy4517]

Hybrid cars don’t have alternators they have Dc to Dc converter’s

[@altri5842]

drove for 150miles got everything working except Evap system monitor. anyone got tips?

[@dougdays8095]

Possibly an issue with that of sorts.. try and pull codes and dive on, troubleshoot the evap.. check for engine codes first

[@altri5842]

@@dougdays8095 I did have a p0420 code, that I fixed. The check engine light went off on its own so I thought I was fine, But the smog guy told me that the code was still there but the light turned off, he told me that he cleared the codes and that I had to drive 200miles so it can relearn everything, so 150miles later only EVAP is left.

[@ElCornpop]

@@altri5842 A lot of states allow one not ready test. He mentions this in the video. Check and see if you can find out what the requirements are in your state. The smog guys always say this without mentioning the drive cycle. If Doug days cycle didn't work for you pull out your owner's manual or look it up online. The evap test is always the most trouble. For me I just find a steep hill with no stop, get it to 50 and let it coast as long as possible. You can tell the car is ready when you turn the car key, and the check engine light doesn't flash. This is how you check if it's ready without an OBD scanner. Go to a no pass no pay station if you know of one.

[@henryyoung2361]

Sir what is coasting mean just let it drive on it’s own?

[@WestCoastUSA546]

Yeah. When you are driving @ 55- 65mph for 5-7 min, let it naturally slow down on it's own to 20mph or less (0 mph -15 mph) , don't touch brakes or shift stick ( if manual)

[@MrDasource411]

can it work for a Honda odyssey everyone with inspection machine keeps telling I need new engine for it to work.. yes my engine is leaking 1/2 to 1quart of oil weekly.. I add every week.. they telling because it's leaking oil that they can't clear the codes.. cars are so expensive these days.. have part time job got 2005 oddysey that still drives smooth.. did 2rebuilt tranees in 12 yrs still under 200k miles everything is mint condition on this car but the oil leak and I'm due for an inspection.. any suggestions to help pass inspection.. I got a friend that works for GM he can rig GM cars sensors turn off for good and easy inspection but not for hondas

[@dougdays8095]

i think this will depend on if its a 4 or 6 cylinder engine... odyssey generally is a 6.. which will have a different procedure for clearing the codes. but keep looking for a video describing the code clear on the v6.. also , unless its leaking oil directly on a I.M. sensor ( ignition management) or bypassing ao much oil , its messing up the exhaust sensors.. highly unlikely.. i think the mechanics are wrong

[@dougdays8095]

i would try my procedure though, try it at least 3xs... be focused through out , as its not easy ! this is hard to get right , and needs almost zero traffic around you..

[@dougdays8095]

these are known for tranny problems.. i suggest after you get inspection, to get a transmission service, where they replace the fluid and internal filters

[@dougdays8095]

usually under 100$ *

[@jespee2326]

i just spent 1400 dollars and the dealership left the codes in the thing so they didnt even clear it at all ..can you help me figure this out? my im readyness is inc and some things are N/A but the code reader keeps throwing po420 i think that the drive cycle thing clears the problem because the cat and the o2 is new but im still getting codes ....im open to all suggestions .

[@dougdays8095]

what ya have ? year/make/ model... automatic or stick

[@tumarido8257]

Easiest way to do this BS is to drive it at least 200 miles within 2 or 3 days. All you have to do is the cold start and AC/ defroster thing after that just go on the high way and drive anything between 60 and 70 mph will be perfect drive it and just connect a obd2 scanner to it once the monitors are ready you’ll be good. I tried this and many more methods multiple times none did anything.

[@WestCoastUSA546]

This, or other, had worked for many people, but you. Something is wrong with what you're doing

[@MrMatsumoto0]

What a fucking pain in the ass, fiirst year i have to do emissions on my car and i have to do this

[@trentinhelton1441]

For V6 accord s peed manual transmission, which gear should I be in at 55mph in order to coast all the way down to under 20mph without stalling? 5th gear?

[@trentinhelton1441]

6 speed*

[@Shadoefax760]

Ac don't matter, near operating temp so after you've been driving for hour let sit 20 min & then do. 1: start, 30 seconds idle. 2: 2,000RPM for 3 minutes 3: let idle for 3 minutes 4: highway take car up to 55-65mph for 10minutes 5: from 55mph coast down to 20mph or under preferably 0mph 6: city driving for 10 minutes at some point coast again back down to 20mph preferably 0mph no brake on either coasts. Leave in (D) if automatic & 5th for manual 7: turn engine off let sit without interfering for 30min 8: goto smog and tell em get fucked