blkkjltd wrote:
Finally got the Jeep to pass emissions after having failed emissions multiple times.
Went from about 60mph/38%, 50mph/42%, 40mph/51%, zero shift 1% opacity to 60mph/20%, 50mph/7%, 40mph/10%, zero shift 0% opacity.
What I did this time around:
1) Reflashed the ECM back to the original factory tune.
2) Changed out the Turbo Vacuum Modulator (the old one was occasionally buzzing)
3) Cleaned the MAF sensor, which was slightly dusty.
Since I had the Jeep pass in the past with the Eco FT tune, I doubt if the reflash was the fix.
I would bet that either/both the TVM or cleaning the MAF did the trick.
I had previously changed the oil and air filter, cam and crank sensors without much change to emissions. (60mph was +4%, 50mph was -17% and 40mph was -21% after that)
I also ran it pretty hard (for me) with a fair amount of Diesel Kleen in the fuel.
@blkkjltd - Glad you finally got yours to CRD pass. Unfortunately I did not buy the GDE flash tool when I bought my tune, so now I have the dilemma of tracking down a GDE programmer if I want to try the same as you did to get mine to pass. I wonder if there is anyone on the forum who would like to get rid of their GDE programmer so I have reflashing my ECU back to stock as an option.
For now though I'm am planning on trying to retest again this week as soon as my fuel tank is low enough to put in some 100% bio-diesel. I am also making the following changes as well in my attempt to get it to pass - swapping out the MAP, cleaning the MAF, swapping out the Turbo Vacuum Modulator (the old one was occasionally buzzing), getting a cheap single pleat air filter to let more air in and putting back my stock CRD airbox which will also allow for more airflow while sitting still while on the dyno as it has a larger air intake hole opening.