Emmission test question
Drifting
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From: Wichita Kansas
I have a 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP I just had the emissions test a month ago !! It passed no problem !!! I live in Washington state !!! I have a 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 454 but it's old enough so They don't test it !!! Wayne
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From: Redmond WA
I once left my battery go dead before emission testing and it took so long to satisfy the drive requirements (yes I know they document the steps but they're not trivial to satisfy) that I can see where he'd be concerned.
If you have HPTuners, you can check that there are no more than X status bits not yet set, and X varies by state. So you can have one or two monitors statuses still not ready in most states.
If you have HPTuners, you can check that there are no more than X status bits not yet set, and X varies by state. So you can have one or two monitors statuses still not ready in most states.
Safety Car
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From: St. Louis Metro East IL
In air quality non-attainment areas such as Chicago and St. Louis metro east, a successful emissions test is required to renew license plates. There is a test site in Schaumburg.
I'm sure he want's to know if the car passed the last time or if there are problems with the car.
Yes, disconnecting the battery or having a dead battery resets some of the emission parameter status indicators to "not ready" and the car will not pass. You must drive it a while with some number of ignition cycles. A code scanner will show emissions status. I had this issue after replacing a battery. I did not have a check engine light on.
Testing is required 4 years after the model year and then every 2 years.
Don't you live in an area requiring emissions testing?
Ron
I'm sure he want's to know if the car passed the last time or if there are problems with the car.
Yes, disconnecting the battery or having a dead battery resets some of the emission parameter status indicators to "not ready" and the car will not pass. You must drive it a while with some number of ignition cycles. A code scanner will show emissions status. I had this issue after replacing a battery. I did not have a check engine light on.
Testing is required 4 years after the model year and then every 2 years.
Don't you live in an area requiring emissions testing?
Ron
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Safety Car
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
As said above it is relative to where you live. One of members used to work at the Crystal Lake, IL facility and he told me that the EPA takes air quality tests, and if an area is a problem, then the testing is required if you live in those areas. If you have removed the cats, you may have a risk here and most likely the reason he wants the test papers. We had a member in our club who bought a ZR1 from a dealer, then failed the test. He went back to the dealer and had them by the male appendages and they had to put a proper exhaust on to pass the testing, or they could be fined for selling in that way.
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[QUOTE=orca1946;1596639094]Hi. I'm selling my 2006 Vette and the guy wants the emission test cert. for the D M V. I have never heard of this. any reason why ?[/QUOTE
Normal for where I live, since a current passing emissions inspection certificate is required by the seller selling the car, and turned over to the the buyer with the title, so the car be re-titled by the buyer in the end.
Normal for where I live, since a current passing emissions inspection certificate is required by the seller selling the car, and turned over to the the buyer with the title, so the car be re-titled by the buyer in the end.
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
makes sense to me. He does not want to inherit your "emmission" problem that keeps you from passing.
When I am selling a car, I go get a smog cert for about $14. Makes buyers very happy.
When I am selling a car, I go get a smog cert for about $14. Makes buyers very happy.
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From: St Louis Area IL
In CA, the seller is required to have an emission certificate from the past 60 days I believe. When I lived there I never understood why people wanted to buy vehicles from another State. Yes, they are cheaper, but the downside is very bad. When I moved there you had to put up a $200 bond if you brought in a vehicle that didn't have CA emissions, but that was overturned around 2005. I'm pretty sure if your car doesn't specifically have CA emission standards, it doesn't have to meet CA standards, or isn't tested at all. They change rules all the time, so you need to check.
Any used car or motorcycle purchased from out of State has to have a minimum of 7500 miles on it. This was done to keep people from purchasing vehicles out of State that didn't meet CA emission standards. If you are caught trying to register any vehicle that doesn't meet the criteria, its VIN is black listed in the system and you will have 60 days to remove it from the State. Once blacklisted, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. It's a death sentence for that vehicle, and there is no pardon from the Governor to help you. That is why this guy wants the form.
Any used car or motorcycle purchased from out of State has to have a minimum of 7500 miles on it. This was done to keep people from purchasing vehicles out of State that didn't meet CA emission standards. If you are caught trying to register any vehicle that doesn't meet the criteria, its VIN is black listed in the system and you will have 60 days to remove it from the State. Once blacklisted, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. It's a death sentence for that vehicle, and there is no pardon from the Governor to help you. That is why this guy wants the form.