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Old 10-18-2017, 09:51 AM
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wtf is that washer fluid cap?
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Old 10-18-2017, 10:49 AM
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How about that red butt-splice on the wire to the right of the alternator?
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Old 10-18-2017, 11:16 AM
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Damn, we've identified enough piddly **** to fail this car 10 times over.
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Old 10-18-2017, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Enginerd
Damn, we've identified enough piddly **** to fail this car 10 times over.
None of these things constitutes an emissions failure. His smog tech is an idiot.
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Old 10-18-2017, 11:31 AM
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Correct, not a single thing mentioned so far is it. lol

...edit: actually most those piddly things are not even problems/issues, let alone cause for failure.
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Old 10-18-2017, 12:41 PM
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This tube, or this clamp?

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Old 10-18-2017, 01:48 PM
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that's just the OEM ac line
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Old 10-18-2017, 01:51 PM
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Wrong color cap on A/C line.
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Old 10-18-2017, 02:14 PM
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Does the car have a hood?
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Old 10-18-2017, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gooflophaze
Throttle cable sheath?
Narp
Originally Posted by olderguy
Corrosion on alternator cable termination.
Narp
Originally Posted by Doppelgänger
Deep, need to play the game from my laptop where I can see pics better.....maybe soon.
That might help?
Originally Posted by Doppelgänger
I'm going to go with the washer reservoir cap being non O.E./yellow.....as yours (pictured) is black.
While true, that is not the cause.
Originally Posted by sixshooter
That alternator corrosion looks bad.
Does it? I had no idea my alternator was so terrible. Not the problem though.
Originally Posted by sixshooter
Also coolant looks like it is too watered down.
Dang, you really know how to make a guy paranoid.
Originally Posted by sixshooter
Fuel filter hose clamps are non OEM.
Yeah, but they ARE fuel injection clamps. But also not the problem.
Originally Posted by Enginerd
Engine oil cap is turned 90 degrees or the coolant label is damaged and illegible.
You would thing this would be the case, but sadly, it is not.
Originally Posted by mitymazda
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Narp
Originally Posted by TurboTim
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Narp
Originally Posted by Monk
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Narp, but I like where your head is at.
Originally Posted by turbofan
That little smidge of oily business on the lower intercooler pipe that seems to be leaking out past the clamp?
Surprisingly not, though it is something I'll investigate eventually.
Originally Posted by turbofan
Or the little aftermarket clamps on the charcoal canister lines
In the top right? That's the fuel filter, and no, that's not it.
Originally Posted by Girz0r
Looked at this image up and down, No clue.
Its OK, you are not alone.
Originally Posted by y8s
wtf is that washer fluid cap?
Its a rubber cap thing? I dunno, I assume the PO broke/lost it. It seems to hold washer fluid in just fine, provided I don't overfill it. It hasn't bothered me enough to do anything about it.
Originally Posted by good2go
How about that red butt-splice on the wire to the right of the alternator?
We covered that already, not the issue.
Originally Posted by Enginerd
Damn, we've identified enough piddly **** to fail this car 10 times over.
Did you really though?
Originally Posted by MartinezA92
None of these things constitutes an emissions failure. His smog tech is an idiot.

Originally Posted by DNMakinson
This tube, or this clamp?
Narp and Narp.
Originally Posted by olderguy
Wrong color cap on A/C line.
Its not emissions related so shouldn't matter. Wait, is that actually the wrong color? Its not the problem though.
Originally Posted by Godless Commie
Does the car have a hood?
Car has hood, but its not pictured. Problem is actually in the picture.

Would you guys like another image hint, or just put you out of your misery?
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Old 10-18-2017, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EO2K
Would you guys like another image hint, or just put you out of your misery?
IMG hint plaz.
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Old 10-18-2017, 02:34 PM
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Yeah don't tell us yet. Give us another hint instead.
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The engine was too healthy for it's mileage. Automatic failure due to lack of failure
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Old 10-18-2017, 02:53 PM
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o2 sensor wire not in a braid?
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Old 10-18-2017, 03:05 PM
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There is an unplugged 4 pin connector just in front of hte intercooler.
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Old 10-18-2017, 03:17 PM
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Dried up leaf in engine compartment? About the only thing I can see that wasn't mentioned.
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Old 10-18-2017, 03:17 PM
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Is it the fact that you have an intercooler?


Trying to think down on this guy's level, getting close to short bus w/ HANS device.
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Old 10-18-2017, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
o2 sensor wire not in a braid?
Like, nylon anti abrasion braid or Elsa from Frozen braid?
Originally Posted by y8s
There is an unplugged 4 pin connector just in front of hte intercooler.
Where? I don't see it.
Originally Posted by xturner
Dried up leaf in engine compartment? About the only thing I can see that wasn't mentioned.
ITS NOT AN OEM LEAF! <panic!>
Originally Posted by Girz0r
Is it the fact that you have an intercooler?
Its supposed to have an intercooler, just like its supposed to have a turbo...
Originally Posted by Girz0r
Trying to think down on this guy's level, getting close to short bus w/ HANS device.
Hahaha, yeah, the tech wouldn't even talk to me, he scuttled off to get the owner as soon as I showed up.
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Old 10-18-2017, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Girz0r
IMG hint plaz.
Originally Posted by TurboTim
Yeah don't tell us yet. Give us another hint instead.
I have another pic, but it might make it too easy, trying to think of how to do this...

Also, you all should know that @concealer404 has offered me $41.70 to never tell
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Old 10-18-2017, 06:43 PM
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Is it something that's IN the pic, or missing from the pic?
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