100 mile drive after engine repair prior to emmisions test

[Grocery-Gtr]

Got a check engine light the day after I purchased my XLR. I had the camshaft position sensors (4) replaced and #2 cylinder misfire fixed. #2 misfire is the only thing that comes up on techs analysis. Replaced the position sensors cause they were leaking based on prebuy inspection. The dealer said I have to drive the car for 100 miles before I can do the emmisions test. My question is "why?" I'm nervous bout this cause of course if the check engine light doesn't go out I can't tag the car...

 

[pure zen]

"My question is "why?"

Possibly for the car computer modules to receive all information to give the emission testing enough positive info to get a passing. I've been told that a 50-55 mile would do the trick.

 

[Grocery-Gtr]

Makes sense. Thanks.....

Just got off the phone with my Cadi service rep today and my XLR is ready for pickup. Got all but two repairs left, need a ballast for the headlight and a pump for the hard top. They found a module for the roof top (did a function successful test), replaced suspension module and wiring harness, replaced the camshaft position sensors, fixed the misfire in Cyl #2 coil packs, replaced the front shocks, replaced hood struts, replaced trunk support struts (took three techs to do it, quoted me for one), coolant flush and replace radiator hose clamp. Still below my budget for the repairs. I was up last night thinking "What if I can't get this done in the 15 days, I'm gonna have problems with the emissions test. Then what?" This is a great day in used car purchase history.... Thanks for the support, information and shoulder to cry on..... Griff