Driving Cycle for an inspection

[namburger]

I changed the sparkplugs and coils for my 03 e85 zeeee4 3.0i and had to clear the misfired code. The car drive absolutely amazing and have not had any issues since.

Unfortunately, it won't pass inspection because I need to complete a "drive cycle". Does anyone have tips to get this done? I drove it for ~50 miles now with no issues, should I go ahead and drive it more or do I need to follow some sequences?

 

[Chris_D]

No idea, sounds like either an Amurrcun thing, or a lady thing.
Maybe leave it for a month then have another go?

 

[patriot66]

Hi there Namburger. Watch this YouTube video from Sreten of M539 Restorations. He buys a very tired E46 M3 Convertible whilst on holiday in Salt Lake City, and then fixes it up as he makes his way across the U.S on a bit of a road trip. He had exactly the issue that you appear to have with the car failing inspection on emissions. He drives the car in 3rd and 2nd gear for extended periods to get the O2 sensors heated up and briefly shows a graph on screen of a drive cycle at 16m9s. His problems were compounded by a stuck open thermostat. Anyway, it may be of some use for you
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_a9rCI2zfPM&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

 

[namburger]

Hi there Namburger. Watch this YouTube video from Sreten of M539 Restorations. He buys a very tired E46 M3 Convertible whilst on holiday in Salt Lake City, and then fixes it up as he makes his way across the U.S on a bit of a road trip. He had exactly the issue that you appear to have with the car failing inspection on emissions. He drives the car in 3rd and 2nd gear for extended periods to get the O2 sensors heated up and briefly shows a graph on screen of a drive cycle at 16m9s. His problems were compounded by a stuck open thermostat. Anyway, it may be of some use for you
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_a9rCI2zfPM&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Thank you mate, will check it out