Problem With Smog Test
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Advance Auto Smog Check Center
775 W. Foothill Blvd. (N/E corner of Foothill & San Antonio Ave)
Upland
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From: Patterson, Ca.
I got my renewal notice Friday, with the dreaded "Smog certification" note. I've been taking all my vehicles to a "Test-Only" station for years now, so that's where I went yesterday. He hooked the OBD scanner to my Ex, and it died. Started back up, checked all applicable parameters, and the Ex passed!! The tech knew about the exemption for air and exhaust, and double checked the manual for my EX; CCV only, no CAT!!! I even left my F5 on, set to stock. No problems at all (Thanks Jody & Diane!!). $51.20 for test, certificate, and electronic transmittal. Now to spend the $200.00 for renewal.....
Bill, Chaffee class of '57
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From: Spring Valley, CA
I believe the OBD test is required for Superdutys. Do any PSD Superduty's have oxygen sensors? Mine didn't come with a catalytic converter so I have no oxygen sensor.
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From: Norco,CA
Just took mine in yesterday9-18. I was not looking forward to this. Took the wifes car first. Asked the tech about my psd cc and told him it was stock with new trans and a tuner. I have a DP tune on the pod. I left it in stock he did his thing as I watched and read the paper, it passed in flying colors. This was a state smog only station here in Norco. After reading everybody's night mares I have been puting this off and it was due by end of the month. It just depends on the shop I guess and if you have a cat or not.
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From: La La Land
On the same decal on the valve cover which tells the tech what emissions equipment must be present and operational, it says "This engine is OBD-II Exempt".
This means that they may not be able to read any or all of the OBD-II information.
Ask the tech what HE thinks "Exempt" means.
This is sure turning into a fiasco for some of you, and it usually happens at a smog station that has less-than-competent technicians. If they are really sharp, they'll catch you if you're cheating (which they should), but they also KNOW the rules, and if you pass, you pass.
Pop
This means that they may not be able to read any or all of the OBD-II information.
Ask the tech what HE thinks "Exempt" means.
This is sure turning into a fiasco for some of you, and it usually happens at a smog station that has less-than-competent technicians. If they are really sharp, they'll catch you if you're cheating (which they should), but they also KNOW the rules, and if you pass, you pass.
Pop
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From: Spring Valley, CA
On the same decal on the valve cover which tells the tech what emissions equipment must be present and operational, it says "This engine is OBD-II Exempt".
This means that they may not be able to read any or all of the OBD-II information.
Ask the tech what HE thinks "Exempt" means.
This is sure turning into a fiasco for some of you, and it usually happens at a smog station that has less-than-competent technicians. If they are really sharp, they'll catch you if you're cheating (which they should), but they also KNOW the rules, and if you pass, you pass.
Pop
This means that they may not be able to read any or all of the OBD-II information.
Ask the tech what HE thinks "Exempt" means.
This is sure turning into a fiasco for some of you, and it usually happens at a smog station that has less-than-competent technicians. If they are really sharp, they'll catch you if you're cheating (which they should), but they also KNOW the rules, and if you pass, you pass.
Pop
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From: Austin
took my wife's 250 in last week to get smog tested. mechanic first said he needed to verify that everything was stock because the test won't pass if there is an aftermarket air filter or exhaust. thought it was the stupidest thing i have heard.
Luckily, my 350 dually is registered in Texas and doesn't require a smog test dince i have the 6637 filter and running 5" stacks.
Luckily, my 350 dually is registered in Texas and doesn't require a smog test dince i have the 6637 filter and running 5" stacks.
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From: Central Coast of CA
All aftermarket air filters and exhaust systems have been cleared by BAR as being CARB compliant.
Stewart
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From: Rochdale MA
You should be ok Danny I have to smog check here in MA and my singles in Jodys stock tune I passed with flying colors.
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Temecula
Temecula Smog (test only) for me...Winchester/Ynez streets. Purchased truck, a month ago, had to get ur smogged, but fortuntly, the seller, previously owned Temecula Smog, so the truck wasnt new to them. The tech had issue with scanner, killing the motor when testing, but figured it out. Completely stock, at the time......just throw'n it out there.
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