VA state inspection handbook updates.
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VA state inspection handbook updates.
per VASP guidebook new version:
No longer reject for ABS light on
No longer reject for wheel cylinder leakage unless lining is contaminated
Reject if gearshift indicator does not indicate P or N
No longer inspect CV boots
Do not reject serpentine belts for surface cracks
Taping or gluing of cracks in taillight lenses no longer allowed
CHMSL (center high mount stop lamp...aka third brake light) must be steady burning and not flash with signals.
CHMSL on camper shells is no longer required
LED brake lights will pass if MAJORITY of the lamps are burning
Hazard lights no longer required to work if the flasher is removed.
Reject for large objects hanging from inside mirror. CB's, tachs, Gtocks, or anything deemed to interfere with drivers vision are rejectable (YESSS!!! die ricers!!!)
Reject if windshield wipers park within drivers vision (all you GM whores with bad wiper modules are gonna get ghosbusters now)
Single wipers are allowed now, as long as it clears both sides of the windshield
Remote, push button, or door opening devices are allowed
inside hood latch that can be operated with pliers will pass now
Do not reject if seat will not adjust, if it allows safe operation and control of the vehicle.
Do not reject motorized seat belts if they are locked at the B pillar
inspection stations are required to inform a customer that a muffler is not required for inspection, but is required by state law if operated on the highway
a motorcycle may have one or more headlamps
rear tail lights may be clear with red diode bulbs (motorcycle)
reject commercial vehicles manufactured after 10-20-94 if it is not equipped with a proper functioning automatic brake adjuster and indicator.
No longer reject for ABS light on
No longer reject for wheel cylinder leakage unless lining is contaminated
Reject if gearshift indicator does not indicate P or N
No longer inspect CV boots
Do not reject serpentine belts for surface cracks
Taping or gluing of cracks in taillight lenses no longer allowed
CHMSL (center high mount stop lamp...aka third brake light) must be steady burning and not flash with signals.
CHMSL on camper shells is no longer required
LED brake lights will pass if MAJORITY of the lamps are burning
Hazard lights no longer required to work if the flasher is removed.
Reject for large objects hanging from inside mirror. CB's, tachs, Gtocks, or anything deemed to interfere with drivers vision are rejectable (YESSS!!! die ricers!!!)
Reject if windshield wipers park within drivers vision (all you GM whores with bad wiper modules are gonna get ghosbusters now)
Single wipers are allowed now, as long as it clears both sides of the windshield
Remote, push button, or door opening devices are allowed
inside hood latch that can be operated with pliers will pass now
Do not reject if seat will not adjust, if it allows safe operation and control of the vehicle.
Do not reject motorized seat belts if they are locked at the B pillar
inspection stations are required to inform a customer that a muffler is not required for inspection, but is required by state law if operated on the highway
a motorcycle may have one or more headlamps
rear tail lights may be clear with red diode bulbs (motorcycle)
reject commercial vehicles manufactured after 10-20-94 if it is not equipped with a proper functioning automatic brake adjuster and indicator.
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Re: VA state inspection handbook updates.
every shop has it now, the new manuals are issued this week. that is the basic synopsis of the changes to the manual.
i know damn good and well that if i got mine today, most shops already have theirs. i am literally in BFE.
i know damn good and well that if i got mine today, most shops already have theirs. i am literally in BFE.
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Re: VA state inspection handbook updates.
Originally Posted by Tonka Toy
Where do you work at in Floyd? My brother used to be a deputy there.
in the town, used to be the old Ford Dealership.
who was your brother? cause i know most every cop that has been in this area for the last 15 years.
in fact....there are about two cop cars in the shop now
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Re: VA state inspection handbook updates.
damn why dont they just make it so that third brake lights arent required so i can get rid of these holes in my trunk. if i take my oem spoiler off that has the third brake light in it, i will not pass, correct?
