smogging problem
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From: Milpitas ca
smogging problem
I was getting my new C6 smogged this afternoon ( I purchased out of state).
Technian said car computer was not communicating with smog testor and I have to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Is it possible that car is too new and software not yet compliant?
Is there another way to get car smogged so I can get car registered?
Technian said car computer was not communicating with smog testor and I have to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Is it possible that car is too new and software not yet compliant?
Is there another way to get car smogged so I can get car registered?
Le Mans Master
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From: Richmond Ca
Originally Posted by jabez
I was getting my new C6 smogged this afternoon ( I purchased out of state).
Technian said car computer was not communicating with smog testor and I have to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Is it possible that car is too new and software not yet compliant?
Is there another way to get car smogged so I can get car registered?
Technian said car computer was not communicating with smog testor and I have to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Is it possible that car is too new and software not yet compliant?
Is there another way to get car smogged so I can get car registered?
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From: Milpitas ca
I called an 1-800 number that was for cars with smog problems. They gave me a place in Fremont that can tackle the problem...so they say.
Only 40 bucks. Made appointment for tomorrow. Will let you guys know how it goes.
Only 40 bucks. Made appointment for tomorrow. Will let you guys know how it goes.
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Originally Posted by David Lasic
I live near Sacramento and bought the car in Montana also. Courtesy delivered to N. Cal. I did the smog at a test only station I normally use. No problem at all.
Safety Car
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From: So Cal
Originally Posted by avvetteguy
Did you guys get your cars directly from the factory? Cars to Cali should have california emission and should not need to be smogged.
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From: Milpitas ca
UGH! About an hour before I was suppose to take car to get smogged they call to tell me their dyno machine broke down. Now I have to reschedule for next week.
Its things like this that make me lose my hair.
PS
Another red C6 drove up right beside me today and we gave each other the thumbs up
Its things like this that make me lose my hair.
PS
Another red C6 drove up right beside me today and we gave each other the thumbs up
Burning Brakes
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by vetteship
If the cars are from a dealer outside the State of California, they need to be smogged. I baught mine from Ohio and I had to smog it before registration. Local dealer charged $90 for the smog sevice.
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From: Irvine CA
Originally Posted by jabez
I was getting my new C6 smogged this afternoon ( I purchased out of state).
Technian said car computer was not communicating with smog testor and I have to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Is it possible that car is too new and software not yet compliant?
Is there another way to get car smogged so I can get car registered?
Technian said car computer was not communicating with smog testor and I have to take it to a dealer to have it checked out.
Is it possible that car is too new and software not yet compliant?
Is there another way to get car smogged so I can get car registered?
Burning Brakes
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by sorka
If your car was courtesy deliverd from the factory to a dealer in CA, you do not need to get it smogged. If you did, you're wasting your money.
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From: So Cal
Originally Posted by David Lasic
Tell that to the DMV I did the registration myself and that smog IS a requirement
Burning Brakes
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From: Folsom Ca
I made sure to order the California emissions option. It doesn't make any difference to the DMV here. The paperwork shows purchased from out of state, then smog it buddy!! Next pay up the California sales tax.
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Corvettes have been 50 state and California smog legal for some time now. The California DMV just has a rule that if the new car comes from out of state it must be smog tested. It doesn't matter what the sticker says on the car. Even though the DMV will check the sticker also.