Fail or pass emmisions 2002 honda accord

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! Your 2002 Honda Accord is in emissions limbo, huh? Sounds like it’s trying to ghost its responsibilities like a flaky friend. If it’s neither passing nor failing, chances are the car's onboard diagnostic system hasn’t completed its readiness checks. These checks reset whenever the battery is disconnected or the system is cleared with a scan tool. To fix this, you need to complete a “drive cycle.” Basically, you’re taking your car on a choreographed road trip: some highway driving, some stop-and-go city driving, and a bit of idling—your Accord has to dance before the emissions test can make a call. Make sure there’s at least half a tank of gas during this process. If it still won’t settle, you might have a persistent fault like a bad O2 sensor or evap system issue. A quick scan at a trusted shop can tell you what’s up. If you need any further advice or want help finding a trusted RepairPal shop in your area, please feel free to call us at 877-913-1554.