Inspection Rip Off
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From: Texas City Texas
Inspection Rip Off
My 92 needs an inspection sticker. I paid and it failed. They charged me $49.00 to hook up to the machine to diagnose my problem (I didn't know I had one). The machine said I had to buy and EGR valve for $98.00 more dollars and then I could pass. I think this is a rip off. My car has been running fine. Is this just another way for someone else to make $$$$ when they see us coming? Thanks for reading about my recent frustration!
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
It may have an old code that the EGR didn't work or wasn't within parameters for even just a few seconds, which could have happened a year ago or longer.
It doesn't mean the EGR isn't working. You should undo the battery first to clear the codes, then drive it for awhile. You have to have a certain number of clean starts on the computer before it'll pass their diagnostic test.
It doesn't mean the EGR isn't working. You should undo the battery first to clear the codes, then drive it for awhile. You have to have a certain number of clean starts on the computer before it'll pass their diagnostic test.
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
Is your SES light on? Even if it's not, you may want to pull the codes and see what's going on. Just my .02.
-Ed
-Ed
Check your stored codes. Use a paper clip to jump "A" to "G" on your ALDL (ignition off). Turn ignition to the RUN position (do not start the car). The digital portion of your dash will run through the stored codes - no, you won't have to count flashes. Post back and tell us what you come up with. One more thing, when you start the vette, does the SES light come on then go out when the engine fires? 
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I pay $65 to have my car inspected and it passes everytime no matter what.(nice to be the man in Brown)
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Originally Posted by AmyKline
My 92 needs an inspection sticker. I paid and it failed. They charged me $49.00 to hook up to the machine to diagnose my problem (I didn't know I had one). The machine said I had to buy and EGR valve for $98.00 more dollars and then I could pass. I think this is a rip off. My car has been running fine. Is this just another way for someone else to make $$$$ when they see us coming? Thanks for reading about my recent frustration!
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