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Insight system readiness check incomplete

I've got a 2003 Honda Insight, hybrid engine, with 231485 km on the clock. I recently used an OBD2 scanner, and now it's throwing a system readiness check incomplete error. The error message is showing up on the speedometer. What gives?

A 2003 Honda Insight displayed a "system readiness check incomplete" error after using an OBD2 scanner. This issue often arises when the vehicle's emissions system hasn't completed a necessary drive cycle, which involves specific driving conditions to reset system readiness monitors. The recommended solution was to take the car to a workshop, where they successfully ran the drive cycle and cleared residual data, resolving the error without cost.

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Sounds like your car's not ready for its emissions test. This happened to my old Volvo V70 after I cleared some codes. The car needs to run through a 'drive cycle' to reset everything. It's like the car needs to prove it's behaving before it'll pass inspection. Have you tried driving it for a while?

A 'drive cycle'? What exactly does that involve? Is there a specific way I need to drive? I need to get through vehicle inspection soon, and this is stressing me out!

Yeah, the drive cycle can be a pain. It's basically a specific set of driving conditions the car needs to experience to reset the system readiness monitors. Think of it like a checklist the car has to complete. Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all method; it varies by manufacturer. Honestly, at this point, I'd suggest taking it to a workshop. They can force the monitors to run and tell you exactly what's up.

Thanks for the advice! Turns out you were spot on. I took it to a shop, and they ran the drive cycle. Apparently, there was just some residual data mucking things up after I used the OBD2 reader. They cleared it, and the error's gone! Cost me nothing. Thanks again!

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