Failed State Inspection (monitors "Not ready")
01-12-2019, 01:13 PM
#21
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I live in Texas as well and failed the test for the same reason twice. I learned that using the Range devise to keep the A8 from going into V4 mode clears the codes and will cause the car to get a "Not Ready" when being inspected. The Range must be removed and the car driven for a couple of days to be ready to pass state inspection.
01-12-2019, 06:05 PM
#22
Team Owner
I took my car in today to get a state inspection. Unfortunately it didn't pass. This is my first Chevrolet & totally new to me about drive cycle. They say 3 monitors failed. Fuel Sys, Evap Sys, O2 Sensor. In order to pass, they say I need to do a drive cycle. Where can I go to accelerate 55 mph for 3 min & coast to 20 mph without getting run over,yell or honk at? Maybe real early in the morning on the highway ? Ugggggh, what a PITA.
The Vette is not a DD. I've only put about 1500 miles since bought it late Dec. 2017. Anyone else have this issue.
The Vette is not a DD. I've only put about 1500 miles since bought it late Dec. 2017. Anyone else have this issue.
01-12-2019, 06:54 PM
#23
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01-13-2019, 12:57 AM
#24
Melting Slicks
I am fortunate to live in a county where emission testing isn’t required...of course, maybe not, as we might not have to do it because our air is so polluted with the local refineries around us that they figured our cars emissions are the least of our worries
01-13-2019, 07:40 AM
#25
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I live in Texas as well and failed the test for the same reason twice. I learned that using the Range devise to keep the A8 from going into V4 mode clears the codes and will cause the car to get a "Not Ready" when being inspected. The Range must be removed and the car driven for a couple of days to be ready to pass state inspection.
01-13-2019, 05:48 PM
#26
Drifting
My understanding in Texas is that new cars do not need emissions tests the first two years. Check the DMV website and challenge the inspector. There is an option on their machine to bypss the emisspart of the test. I discovered not too many garage techs are even aware.Inspection Exemptions
No vehicles in Texas are exempt from safety inspections.
The following vehicles are exempt from emissions testing:
https://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/smog-check.php
No vehicles in Texas are exempt from safety inspections.
The following vehicles are exempt from emissions testing:
- Vehicles under 2 years old.
- Vehicles older than 24 years old.
- Diesel-powered vehicles.
https://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/smog-check.php
Last edited by Oneslackr; 01-13-2019 at 05:53 PM.