Need a mechanic who can do a drive cycle. I am in Dallas,...


Need a mechanic who can do a drive cycle. I am in Dallas, TX and had repairs done on my 2004 Cadillac DTS. Can't get inspection to pass, ...

Need a mechanic who can do a drive cycle. I am in Dallas, TX and had repairs done on my 2004 Cadillac DTS. Can't get inspection to pass,

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I attached 2 docs for you to review and do that will set your monitors as long as you have no codes or problems with the car. This is something that you do, not normally dine by a shop. Hi, I’m Ron and I’m here to help you with your problem. I’m very sorry that your having this issue and together, we will get this figured out. I will need your help too because I can’t see, touch, hear or smell anything that’s going on with your vehicle. We may also require some specialized testing tools in order to assist us in diagnosing the problems due to the complexity of today’s vehicles. Please be patient with my replies, I reply back in question order received. If I send you an attachment, I will tell you, BUT, you will NOT get it on a phone; you must be on a tablet or PC. Please let me know when you are satisfied with my answers too so we can close out your question. Thanks a lot for using JA, Ron
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Please let me know if you need more help. Thanks, Ron

Hi Ron, thank you for the information. I have printed this off but I just don't have the time to do a drive cycle. This is totally foreign to me. I have had a new battery put it, a secondary air pump, converter, and [ignition coils](/topics-ignition-coil-cadillac/) with a total of over $1000 dollars. The inspection guy just says to drive the car. This is a second car and I have to work. I don't drive this car much at all. Only a few miles a year. I am looking for someone who can do the drive cycle for me here in Dallas, Tx
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You're welcome. Okay, I just don't know of any shops that do this service, but you can call AAA and ask them if they know of a shop in your area that is willing to do this for you. Thanks again, Ron

Thanks Ron
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You're welcome, thank you too. Ron

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