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Removed Range device.Drove 2 miles for Ma.Inspection.
I'm friendly with the Manager.He is what I thought busting my *****.I saw the big R..No that can't be mine..
Yup REJECTED...What!
No way..Yes way..
Thinking only drove 2 miles without the Range.Maybe not enough time for the computer to LEARN.
Gonna go back Monday after some miles and Hopefully Pass?
Had the Range in it last year.Yes I had to remove it before going to the station.No Issue before..
Just more BS Lately He ask me if i cleared any codes.No I explained the Range was just unplugged.Last code clearing I believe when oil change was done.
Hopefully it's a non issue.Could be not the Range?
I will be in Manual Mode..
I recall another follow Corvette Forum member from TX, earlier this year, His scenario very similar to yours.
Please do not be alarmed, just un-plug for a couple of weeks, in order for your CPU to re-calibrate? (Although, it may take several driving cycles to complete, be patient).
*Please note: I am not sure if it is prudent to discuss with MA.State Officials on how your are
undermined MA. State vehicle Emission with your Corvette?*
The range will make you fail the test! Just remove the Range, drive around for a couple of weeks and then retake the test. Then you plug in the Range unit and go your merry way. Just remember next inspection to remove the range a couple of weeks before you go in for emissions!
Was your driving different this time after removal but before inspection, compared with last time? If not you might wish to consider other possibilities unless the inspection equipment has been updated, which may be another consideration.
And, I agree, being "friendly" with an inspection worker does NOT justify spilling your guts on how you typically play the system. All the best, in any event.
I drive my car for about 200 miles before inspection here in Mass - never had a problem but did have a problem after replacing battery got dreaded R sticker so keep that in mind also - new battery drive it 200 miles
I live in MA and have a Range. For the last two years, I unplug the Range and drive 5 miles to the inspection. I have never had a problem. Granted, it's only twice but not an issue for me in my 2017 GS.
I live in MA and have a Range. For the last two years, I unplug the Range and drive 5 miles to the inspection. I have never had a problem. Granted, it's only twice but not an issue for me in my 2017 GS.
Same year,same car.Guess i cut it to short for it to Learn it was unplugged.
Thanks to Most of you so very helpful people.I never saw Any issues with simply unplugging and passing here,ever.That is why i started a Thread
Does anyone worry about getting the shudder for the 2 weeks while the range is disconnected?
If worried about it just drive in manual mode. In addition, it doesn't necessarily have to take two weeks, just about 200 miles which can be accomplished in an afternoon.
Didn't know about the full tank reason
Thanks for the link
Originally Posted by CP
I removed my range in the parking lot of the inspection facility and still passed.
See your from Texas. Ma.They updated their systems.With additional photos when inspected.No Front Plate,No Sticker!!
Mr.Zip Tie has that BS Covered..Ha
Range device issue
