High CO, Low or Normal HC - at Idle
This condition, at idle, is indicated by abnormally high carbon monoxide emissions while the hydrocarbon emissions remain normal or low.
POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
Rich Air-Fuel mixture
Carbureted Check Air/Fuel ratio, partially
closed choke high fuel level (float)
and dirty air bleeds
Dirty air filter(s) Clean or replace
Saturated fuel evaporative canister Check Evaporative system
or malfunctioning vapor purge system
Malfunctioning Closed Loop fuel Check computer feedback
metering system, exhaust leak or system
other false indicators causing
oxygen sensor to sense a lean
condition
Stuck or restricted PCV Check PCV system
valve and/or hose