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Question: I had the cat's replaced reset the computer and the computer has not restarted

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JCHUNTER, 3.4L V6, Rough And Ready, CA, February 04, 2012, 14:33
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the engine light is now off I did reset the computer and drove 500 miles. Smog tells me the computer should restart but has not

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    gmc4me February 04, 2012, 14:45
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    There is specific criteria that needs to be meet for the vehicle to check the emissions and declare it ok. If you can find out this criteria it would be helpful. It is very possible you didnt do this during your 500 mile journey.

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    JCHUNTER, February 04, 2012, 14:59
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    Your exactly right, there is I'm sure hoops I will need to get through to get this cleared Thanks I got the basic drive cycle test and will do it tonight

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