Originally posted by BrApple:
...you might try clearing the code the day before and drive the car, and hope then it doesn't come back until after your emisions testing.
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If you do this, make sure you go through the OBD II cycle before showing up for emissions testing or you will fail for a "not ready" code.

The OBD II drive cycle is in the Owners' Manual.
Download a copy from www.fleet.ford.com

In addition, you can find the OBD II drive cycle here.

http://www.obdii.com/drivecycleford.html


This will describe the Inspection/Maintenance monitors and the OBD II drive cycle.

"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles