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      07-24-2021, 01:56 PM   #1
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Catalytic Converter activation tips?? F36

My 2016 F36 435 has a VRSF High Flow Performance Catted DP. I changed both O2 sensors as part of install. Car runs great but when trying to get inspection done here in NJ, the cat is showing "Not Ready". I run the Autel on the car and seems the cat is not yet "Ready" or active. Due to COVID, I havent driven the car as much.

My question is how do I get the cat to ready state or how do I bypass it inspection purposes?
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      07-24-2021, 02:26 PM   #2
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How many miles have you put on it? You'll need to drive it if it hasn't been over 300 or so miles
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      07-24-2021, 05:02 PM   #3
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I think you are going to have a struggle getting that DP to pass inspections. But as kickthecan said, you do need to log a bunch of mileage so that the fuel trims stabilize.
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      07-24-2021, 05:35 PM   #4
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If you live in a state that requires emissions inspections it's worth it to spend the extra $$$ for a no cel guarantee DP. So far the only ones that come to mind are AA, CG and Fabspeed.
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With bm3 you can also do some things to pass emissions if your state allows 1 or more readiness monitor to not bed ready
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      07-25-2021, 08:13 PM   #6
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So Ive put about 400+ miles on before running the Autel to see if the Cat is Ready and still nothing. Does someone make a bypass of some sorts to show the Cat as ready
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      07-25-2021, 10:09 PM   #7
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Why not throw the stock cat back on there, seems easier at this point...
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      08-03-2021, 05:57 PM   #8
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VRSF downpipe will not get the emission monitor ready. You need one with a no CEL guarantee as mentioned above, or try one of the "workaround" methods to pass, depending on your state requirements.
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