Here is a system perfect for those tuning standalone engine management systems that are also trying to be CEL free, and furthermore in an OBDII ready state.

What is Ready-or-Not?

The Ready-or-Not (RoN) is a combination scan tool and test tool. As a fully functional PC-based scan tool, RoN is able to read/clear trouble codes and display sensor data identical to the popular ElmScan 5 series of scan tools. As a test tool, RoN works independent of a PC to quickly determine if a vehicle's monitors are set and ready for emissions testing.

What are "monitors"?

All OBDII compliant vehicles have what are known as "monitors". Monitors are a series of tests the engine ECU performs to determine whether different emissions related systems are working properly. Clearing trouble codes (after a repair, for example) resets these monitors and it may take considerable driving time for each monitor to set again. Most states will not allow a vehicle to be tested for emissions until the majority of these tests have been completed by the engine ECU.

How does Ready-or-Not work?

Simply connect RoN to your vehicle and it will instantly display which monitors are set and whether or not your vehicle is ready for emissions testing. RoN features both visual and audio confirmations that alert the driver the instant the vehicle is ready for emissions testing.

Features & Benefits

• Scan tool and test tool functionality in one device.
• Saves time and frustration by indicating when a vehicle is ready for emissions testing.
• Buying a used car? Remember that the check engine light can be cleared, masking potential problems. Use RoN to verify that the majority of monitors have been completed by the engine ECU.

Using the Ready-or-Not as a scan tool

The Ready-or-Not scan tool is very easy to use: just plug it in, as shown on this diagram:

Normal connection time (the time it takes for RoN to connect to your vehicle) is between 1 and 25 seconds (depending on the protocol).

Using the Ready-or-Not as a test tool

The Ready-or-Not test tool is very easy to use: just plug it in, as shown on this diagram:

Normal connection time (the time it takes to determine the "Ready/Not Ready" status) is between 1 and 25 seconds (depending on the protocol).

Using the configuration utility

The Ready-or-Not works out of the box, however it can also be programmed to adapt to any existing or future state emissions program. The configuration utility supplied with the test tool comes with a large number of presets, covering all current state emissions programs.