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Those Dreadful State Vehicle Inspections

41 messages,  Last post on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:30 PM

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#22 of 41 Re: Failing a New Jersey inspection - please help! [pinnumberr] by dtownfb

Mar 20, 2007 (11:08 am)

Replying to: pinnumberr (Mar 16, 2007 4:43 am)
considering that there a more then 2 or 3 land rover LR3 owners in the state of NJ, I'm sure this situation has happened before. Considering the emissions test comes with a print out with your vehicles information, I'm not sure why the DMV does not accept the dealerships test results if there equipment can not read your car. Gotta love bureaucracies.
 
there is a Land Rover salesman that frequents these forums. He may be able to help you with this situation. You may want to post this in the Land rover Forum as well.

#23 of 41 Re: Delaware State Inspection and Sonatas computer [ifican] by nonjth13

Mar 20, 2007 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: ifican (Feb 24, 2007 4:56 pm)
Sorry, I just saw your question. I dont have an answer to your question but I will check with my staff and try and get you an answer.

#24 of 41 Re: Delaware State Inspection and Sonatas computer [nonjth13] by nonjth13

Mar 21, 2007 (7:36 am)

Replying to: nonjth13 (Mar 20, 2007 1:09 pm)
ifican, It apears that what is happening to your car is that the computer power is being interrupted most likely when the car is turned off. That will result in the computer not showing ready for test. Since vehicles provide power to the computer differently, I can't be more specific. It may be a short somewhere or a blown fuse.

#25 of 41 2000 cavalier by josephmech

Apr 01, 2007 (11:01 am)

Will not pass emissions because it has a code what a bunch of BS. Replaced my gas cap and now need to get temporary registration for the OBD system to reset its self. This is total goverment BS as usual. No wonder we dont get cool diesel cars like in europe we have such strict emission standards they have a srangle hold on new innovation. Good job tree huggers.

#26 of 41 Texas inspections by occupant1

Apr 14, 2007 (10:52 am)

25 years old is the cutoff for having to check emissions. Our 1984 Suburban has one more e-test due 12/07, and then I'll park it from 12/08 to 1/09 and take it in for a safety only check then. I'm considering going with a 96-up car for my wife so I can test it myself before taking it in (some code readers can do that) and then an 82 or 83 or older car for myself. We'll keep the Suburban unless we can't fix the AC. There are FEW stations with the dynometer to run the tailpipe test for 83-95 cars and I'm sick of trying to find them each year! Most inspections stations only offer testing for 96-up cars or safety only.
 
That or move out to the country. Something. Geez...

#27 of 41 Re: 2000 cavalier [josephmech] by paisan

Apr 16, 2007 (6:21 am)

Replying to: josephmech (Apr 01, 2007 11:01 am)
Will not pass emissions because it has a code what a bunch of BS. Replaced my gas cap and now need to get temporary registration for the OBD system to reset its self. This is total goverment BS as usual. No wonder we dont get cool diesel cars like in europe we have such strict emission standards they have a srangle hold on new innovation. Good job tree huggers.
 
Interesting, how would you propose that we go about doing things? The OBDII method is the most cost efficient because it transfers a lot of the technology to the car rather than having the inspection stations (in a lot of states the gas station owners) invest in the technology.
 
As for European Emissions? Funny I think they are much stricter than ours IIRC, and gas there is significantly more expensive than here.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Tuning Host

#28 of 41 Re: 2000 cavalier [paisan] by tidester

Apr 16, 2007 (11:38 am)

Replying to: paisan (Apr 16, 2007 6:21 am)
The OBDII method is the most cost efficient ...
 
Most cost efficient for whom?
 
And then there is the Prius for which it is impossible to pass the test but owners must submit their vehicles for testing anyway and PAY the fee - followed by a trip to a special referee facility - with extra charge!
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#29 of 41 Re: 2000 cavalier [tidester] by paisan

Apr 16, 2007 (11:56 am)

Replying to: tidester (Apr 16, 2007 11:38 am)
Most cost efficient for whom?
 
The Gas Stations who do the state inspections. If they had to invest in a 100k or 200k machine to do a $25 test, a lot would not be in business. With the OBDII method, the computer setup for it is significantly less expensive.
 
-mike

#30 of 41 Re: Failing a New Jersey inspection - please help! [pinnumberr] by mta2

Apr 25, 2007 (5:53 am)

Replying to: pinnumberr (Mar 16, 2007 4:43 am)
I have the same exact problem. 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350 with 6k miles. I get the same message when I got for inspection. The car has been to the dealer twice already and they can't find anything wrong with it. They can do all their OBD2 diagnostics but DMV can't. Does mine have the CAN system also? I heard it does.

#31 of 41 Re: Failing a New Jersey inspection - please help! [mta2] by paisan

Apr 25, 2007 (6:03 am)

Replying to: mta2 (Apr 25, 2007 5:53 am)
Here is the thing, if you "reset" or otherwise play with the OBDII system such as hooking it up to a dealer's OBDII setup, you need to wait about 200 or so miles for the OBDII Readiness Tests to be complete. I'm not sure if thats why DMV is failing you but in the past that's what usually kills your DMV test is the "Not All Readiness Tests Complete" which is the error that comes through if you reset a CEL or otherwise connected up an OBDII scanner to your car less than 200 miles prior to the inspection.
 
-mike

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