Q: Vehicle having a hard time passing smog check.
My 98 Honda Prelude won't pass a smog check. While I have taken a few steps to pass, as of yet I have not. This includes replacing the catalytic converter. One problem is that the Check Engine Light is always on. I need help in getting my vehicle in a good enough shape to pass the smog check.
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