Thanks blue. I live in Oakland and I will give Marshall a call about what you suggested. I hope it works. I have been at it for a while and I hope my reselience pays off. The car is great in and out and I love it.

If you are still failing look up the CAP assistance program. If you were told to smog at a test only station then you pay a $100 and the state pays the rest to get your vehicle fixed for smog. I think they pay up to $500 but I am not sure.

Dunga, if vacuum hoses are part of your operation, check them or just replace them. Cheap. A small leak or hole is all it takes to nix the test.

good luck.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
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1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

I had similar low speed issues smoging my 300e.

After spending way too much money with other shops, Randall Bros. in Novato adjusted the Lambda and the car passed. They can be reached at 415-892-8821.

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Randall Bros. Automotive, Inc.
879 Sweetser Avenue
Novato, CA 94947
Phone: 415-892-8821
Fax: 415-892-1697

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E55, 300E, 65 Hipo Mustang, 66 Shelby GT-350, 69 Mach I, 66 Fairlane GT Conv., etc

Fellows,

After countless efforts and numerous bumps in the road, I am delighted to report that I finally got the car to pass the smog test. Heeeee Haaaaaaa!
Decarbonizing the engine and a fresh set of good plugs got it done. Thanks to all of you who wrote and offered excellent advice, without it I'd still be stuck. If there is a lesson to be learned from my experience, it has to be: be persistent, stay the course, and you will achieve SUCCESS.

Thanks

the bg44k or whatever it is is I believe used to decarbonize an engine which is why I suggested it. and I think I suggested new plugs too.

Glad you got it done!

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'92 300CE - Sold
2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon

Thanks Ashman!