VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
Originally Posted by EEK
check engine light is automatic fail
yes sir, you are correct as I had the same problem.
If you are in NOVA, you will have to pass the new emissions. Under the old emissions, you could run an OBD1 ecu on a 96+ car as long as you passed the sniffer test.
Under the new emissions, this will not work as they plug a module into your ecu and it will not even allow the test to run if you are using an OB1 ecu on an OBDII equipped car.
Your pretty much sol unless you are pay the emissions waiver fee or have an emissions hookup
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
The waiver fee is like $620 or somewhere around there. That $620 has to come from service on your car in attempts to get it to pass an emissions test.
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
God, there's no way i'll pass.
Turbo with a full-standalone ECU. No way.
Good thing I have a little while to go til the next one
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If anyone knows a "way" to pass, PM plz.
Turbo with a full-standalone ECU. No way.
Good thing I have a little while to go til the next one
.If anyone knows a "way" to pass, PM plz.
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
Originally Posted by Asleeper
yes sir, you are correct as I had the same problem.
If you are in NOVA, you will have to pass the new emissions. Under the old emissions, you could run an OBD1 ecu on a 96+ car as long as you passed the sniffer test.
Under the new emissions, this will not work as they plug a module into your ecu and it will not even allow the test to run if you are using an OB1 ecu on an OBDII equipped car.
Your pretty much sol unless you are pay the emissions waiver fee or have an emissions hookup
If you are in NOVA, you will have to pass the new emissions. Under the old emissions, you could run an OBD1 ecu on a 96+ car as long as you passed the sniffer test.
Under the new emissions, this will not work as they plug a module into your ecu and it will not even allow the test to run if you are using an OB1 ecu on an OBDII equipped car.
Your pretty much sol unless you are pay the emissions waiver fee or have an emissions hookup
Nope.
Hows it done at the dealership is...
Turn Car on. No codes? turn car off. Slap a sticker on. and roll out.
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
Originally Posted by Moriar
Nope.
Hows it done at the dealership is...
Turn Car on. No codes? turn car off. Slap a sticker on. and roll out.
Hows it done at the dealership is...
Turn Car on. No codes? turn car off. Slap a sticker on. and roll out.
Emissions tests are done the same everywhere. There are no "stickers" involved. All compliant OBD2 cars are done the on the dynamometer. The whole process takes about 6 minutes.
- Pull car on dyno
- Enter or scan info (VIN, mileage, GVWR, etc.)
- Run through gas cap tests, MIL (CEL) test, visual cat test, then OBDII monitoring test (hooking up the analyzer to the vehicle's OBDII slot and running the car for about 10 seconds)
- If any test fail, the vehiclles fails
- If all tests are passed, info is sent to the DMV automatically
- Emissions report is printed and given to the customer
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
When they hook up to the diagnostic port and run the car, do they just idle it or do they accelerate?
I can swap in the OBDII ecu but then I'll have to swap out the 440 injectors and put in the stock as well. Only problem is if the tester puts down the gas and really accelerates. Do you know if they check under the hood for the diagnostic because I could vent my charge pipe to make sure there's no boost.
I can swap in the OBDII ecu but then I'll have to swap out the 440 injectors and put in the stock as well. Only problem is if the tester puts down the gas and really accelerates. Do you know if they check under the hood for the diagnostic because I could vent my charge pipe to make sure there's no boost.
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
Originally Posted by 240dreams
Uhh...
Emissions tests are done the same everywhere. There are no "stickers" involved. All compliant OBD2 cars are done the on the dynamometer. The whole process takes about 6 minutes.
- Pull car on dyno
- Enter or scan info (VIN, mileage, GVWR, etc.)
- Run through gas cap tests, MIL (CEL) test, visual cat test, then OBDII monitoring test (hooking up the analyzer to the vehicle's OBDII slot and running the car for about 10 seconds)
- If any test fail, the vehiclles fails
- If all tests are passed, info is sent to the DMV automatically
- Emissions report is printed and given to the customer
Emissions tests are done the same everywhere. There are no "stickers" involved. All compliant OBD2 cars are done the on the dynamometer. The whole process takes about 6 minutes.
- Pull car on dyno
- Enter or scan info (VIN, mileage, GVWR, etc.)
- Run through gas cap tests, MIL (CEL) test, visual cat test, then OBDII monitoring test (hooking up the analyzer to the vehicle's OBDII slot and running the car for about 10 seconds)
- If any test fail, the vehiclles fails
- If all tests are passed, info is sent to the DMV automatically
- Emissions report is printed and given to the customer
Who goes for just emissions?? come on now.. Sticker for safety..
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Re: VA shop that still does the tailpipe sniffer test?
Originally Posted by duketrueblue
When they hook up to the diagnostic port and run the car, do they just idle it or do they accelerate?
I can swap in the OBDII ecu but then I'll have to swap out the 440 injectors and put in the stock as well. Only problem is if the tester puts down the gas and really accelerates. Do you know if they check under the hood for the diagnostic because I could vent my charge pipe to make sure there's no boost.
I can swap in the OBDII ecu but then I'll have to swap out the 440 injectors and put in the stock as well. Only problem is if the tester puts down the gas and really accelerates. Do you know if they check under the hood for the diagnostic because I could vent my charge pipe to make sure there's no boost.
The inspector is supposed to check under the hood but in many cases they don't. You don't have to worry about venting the charge pipe.
Last edited by 240dreams; Apr 7, 2006 at 01:49 PM.
