How many miles did you drive your car after you did all of that. Drive your car for a while and go back. Put 50 or so miles on it.
Read this; http://www.deq.state.va.us/mobile/mobobdm.html

 

They do not plug it into the ECU port. There's no way a car can run if they did so. They plug it into the OBD2 diagnostics port located under the steering column.

 

Look at my post a few post up. Disabling a few sensors and such may not even help. Visually it might when the inspector is testing for check engine light functionality but the car still has to pass the OBD2 portion of the test.
Here is a copy and paste straight from the DEQ site;
What happens during an OBDII emissions inspection?

The OBDII inspection provides a more comprehensive picture of vehicle emissions than the traditional tailpipe emissions test. This is because the OBDII system tests the vehicle while it is actually being operated under a variety of day to day driving conditions, whereas the traditional tailpipe test measures emissions only at a particular moment in time. The emissions inspection procedure for most 1996 and newer OBDII equipped vehicles is as follows:

The inspector will perform a free preliminary inspection of your vehicle. If problems are found, the vehicle will be rejected from testing until the item(s) is corrected.
Note: The preliminary inspection does include an examination for tire condition. This is because some vehicles will also be required to have a tailpipe emissions test performed in addition to the OBDII test.

If the vehicle is safe to test, the inspector will enter vehicle information into the emissions analyzer system.

The inspector will determine if the malfunction indicator lamp is operable, and enter this information into the analyzer.

The inspector will then attach a data cable to the vehicle's onboard computer diagnostic link connector. The emissions analyzer will then evaluate the status of the OBDII system’s monitors to check whether the vehicle is ready for an OBDII inspection.

OBDII monitors are a very important aspect of the inspection process. Monitors are the actual computer processes that check and recheck components and systems of the vehicle to look for faults or problems. To learn more about OBDII monitors, click here.

If more than two of the monitoring systems are found to be "not ready" for 1996 to 2000 model year vehicles, or more than one monitoring system is found to be "not ready" for 2001 and later model year vehicles, the vehicle is rejected from testing at no charge and the vehicle must be operated until the system is ready to test.
Note: If the vehicle failed the OBDII inspection for a catalytic converter related diagnostic trouble code, then the catalytic converter monitor must be in a ready state in order for the reinspection to be performed.

Once the vehicle is determined to be "ready," the emissions inspection will proceed. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are found, the vehicle will pass this part of the OBDII inspection process. If DTCs are found, the analyzer will download up to five of these DTCs that are stored in the vehicle's onboard computer. These DTCs will be printed on the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Report along with a brief, generic explanation of the code.
Note: The analyzer will only download and record up to five diagnostic trouble codes. Further diagnostic work should be performed in order to obtain any additional diagnostic trouble codes (generic or manufacturer specific) that might be stored in the vehicle’s OBDII computer.

The OBDII inspection will also include a visual inspection for the presence of the catalytic converter, a pressure test for the gas cap, and a visible smoke inspection.

The fee will remain the same for the emissions inspection regardless of which procedure (OBDII or tailpipe emissions test) is performed on the vehicle

 

So you're telling me that the Code book for VA safety inspection is wrong? It explicitly states that no warning lights can be illuminated during a safety inspection. This includes the MIL/CEL. How does a CEL affect safety? Hmm.... How about a gross Evap system leak... Transmission codes.... ABS codes...... How about a code for a faulty Cruise Control? Next time you are in an inspection station, go stare at the checklist that is required by law to be posted in plain view.

Dan

 

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/safety.ht...tion%20Program

Show me. Or how about this. My dealership (Hendrick Honda) offeres free VA inspections to any Honda vehicle. I bet anyone can bring their car in and pass a VA insp with a CEL.

 

well my car is bone stock minus a catback and coil overs and im even tryin to sell the catback, i dont mind my car being lowered but thats all i wanna do it for now untill im out of school. its pointless to have a fast street car any more in this area. Nova is gay and there are to many people around to open ur car up anyways and with the new laws if u get busted just sux. my buddy just got caught doin 104 in a 65 and now is doing 2 weeks in jail. I got a dwi and i only spent the night i got busted in jail but still it seems now a days speeding is worst then dwi so even at that im tellin you its not worth hooking your car up around here UNLESS its a trailor/race/show car other wise fines/jail time is coming you way sooner or later. Dont bitch about getting a ticket for your monds on your car because im sick of those threads. YOU KNEW damn well when you changed something on your car it became illegal and when you get busted for it you should have no reason to bitch about it. In va any aftermarket part thats not oem is illegal and you will be ticketed for it. My civic is lowered and if i get a altered suspension ticket ill pay the fine. Is it worth it? Not really but hey my car feels more safe to driver and handles better then the rolling body suspension that came stock on it. I drive a race car at the track because i like going fast. I drive a honda as a daily driver because i like the gas miles, cheap maint and cheap insurance. Either way in NoVA now a days it just seems pointless to have a fast car thats a street car.

 

its pointless to have any modified car, regardless if its a race car or show car

 

Thats why I keep my cars looking stock on the exterior. Probabaly the same reason I have had few problems with the police short of window tint, i knew it was illegal when I put it on and if i get a ticket i just pay the fine. Hey, atleast they don't make you take it off.

I agree that the threads with "i got a ticket for my exhaust and body kit" get old. Sure, your car may look nice with a body kit and loud exhaust with a shiny chrome muffler.....but keep in mind you will be attracting the attention of law enforcement as well.

 

my thoughts exactly.

 

A good rule to follow is the amber vs red warning indicator "rule". A red warning indicator will fail a VA insp. For example SRS, Brake, and such. But an amber indicator will still pass. Like MIL, ABS, and of course the Check Engine Light. If you still don't believe me, you can ask any one of the 10 or so VA inspectors at my dealership.