420A 97 RS 420a OBD-II will not read for emissions test?

[dont need 8]

I am trying to get my car inspected and they had to do the ASM test cause they said they couldn't read my ECM. Is there an issue with the OBD-II diags on 97s?

Also, my car failed for HCs on the ASM so I took it to my mechanic who also said he couldn't pull the data from the computer unless he was using a generic interface. He spent half a day troubleshooting my car and found nothing wrong except my fuel pressure was at 55 instead of 50. So I don't know what to do. I bought some CRC guaranteed to pass fuel additive and will run that through and see if it helps. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[luv2rallye]

On the 420A N/T you can read the diagnostic code out using the "key dance" method. Turn ignition key on-off-on-off-on and count the flashes which represent the first and 2nd digit of the code. Longer pauses are used between multiple codes.

 

[dont need 8]

On the 420A N/T you can read the diagnostic code out using the "key dance" method. Turn ignition key on-off-on-off-on and count the flashes which represent the first and 2nd digit of the code. Longer pauses are used between multiple codes.

I do not have the check engine light lit, and the key dance has never worked for me. I can pull codes and clear them at autozone. This is concerning the emissions testing for all OBD-2 vehicles. In the near future all emissions will be tested via the computer and my car is not readable. Here is some info I found from help at another forum, early 2gen NT guys may want to take note:

Did a little search on Dave's info:

http://www.ouraaa.com/automotive/maintain/airtest/obdii/test_issues.html

1. 1996 Mitsubishi

All MIL not on and no DTC’s, but scanner indicates the MIL is commanded on Vehicle will fail, and should be returned to dealership,

recall #EMR-02-001

2. 96-98 Mitsubishi

All except 3.0L and 3.5L engines Some monitors difficult to set See Mitsubishi

TSB#00-13-005

3. 96-01 Mitsubishi

All models except non-turbo 2.0L, all equipped with 3.0L or 3.5L V6 engines some monitors are difficult to set to complete Mitsubishi provides recommended driving cycles to assist technicians to operate monitors.

See Mitsubishi TSB #TSB-00-13-005

 

[dont need 8]

Here are my test results:

 

[dont need 8]

No one seemed to have any answers for me so I went to the dealer:

Dealership tech said that these Kwik Lubes and shops like it are not willing to pay for the correct hardware to do the OBD-II test on our cars. He said that you might as well take it to the dealership cause they have the equipment to test correctly, can give a better idea of what would cause the failure, and it costs the same amount as any where else (State Mandate). Sounds logical to my but I am always apprehensive when it comes to Dealers or mechanics and car repairs.

So if I fail the re-test I will be going to Satan. The tech also said that having a dirty TB and intake plenum could easily make me fail for HCs so I will try to clean it out.

Hopefully that is the issue, any other suggestions