Reminder for inspection time

[Mr. Man]

Just thought I'd pass along a reminder for those of you whose States require your car to pass inspection.

I just tried to take Ms.D's SB through and failed for unsupported everything. We believe it is because the battery was changed out and the computer lost it's memory. A few hundred miles of driving should hopefully fix the issue and the SB should pass next time pending no hidden issues. I have no warning lites so except to pass next week.

So if you change out your battery drive your car around for a while before going to the inspection station. :)

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Any experiences in Joisey with inspection and rear cat deletes, magnaflow/flowmaster and res delete tips?

Mark

[Mr. Man]

As I understand it the rear cats are superfluous but you do need to have the rear O2 sensors in the right place. The rest of the system shouldn't make a difference at inspection. Johnny law might have a different opinion though;) They are just looking for trouble that the computer tells them about. As long as your not throwing any codes you should be OK.

There have been a few threads on passing inspection with modified exhaust and if you are will to look you can probably find a better answer about how to make sure the 2nd cat delete is up to passing muster.:)

[MrBluGruv]

Question about the subject since the thread is here:

When you fail an inspection, is it just a "bummer, better luck next time" kind of deal, or is there some sort of note or record made about your car failing that creates possible headaches the next time you try to get inspected?

I haven't failed before but in the off chance I do some time I kinda want to know what to expect to have to deal with....

[Mr. Man]

In NJ if you fail they put a small RED sticker above your current sticker. You then have I believe 45 days to get the issue fixed. It is recorded nowadays into the states computer.
If you failed in NJ in the old days you used to be able to go to the exit and have the guy check out the fix and then he would give you the new sticker. Now NJ only checks the OBII computer for emissions issues. No more checking brakes, lights, and the like.
You do now have to go through the line again but on a bright note the inspection station near me only takes appointments so your in and out in less than 15-20 minutes, not the old hours if you didn't hit it right.:)

[drewb457]

ya, disconnecting the battery or clearing the codes resets the readiness monitors. if you can find a drive cycle readout you can get those taken care of in 20 minutes. depending on where you are the evap. monitor might not run the test (due to temp)

[sailsmen]

Try humor. I was getting an inspection for my Motorcycle and the horn did not work. When she asked me to "hit the horn" I started hitting it and making a honking sound. She laughed so hard she passed me.:D

[fastblackmerc]

In NJ if you fail they put a small RED sticker above your current sticker. You then have I believe 45 days to get the issue fixed. It is recorded nowadays into the states computer.
If you failed in NJ in the old days you used to be able to go to the exit and have the guy check out the fix and then he would give you the new sticker. Now NJ only checks the OBII computer for emissions issues. No more checking brakes, lights, and the like.
You do now have to go through the line again but on a bright note the inspection station near me only takes appointments so your in and out in less than 15-20 minutes, not the old hours if you didn't hit it right.:)

N.J. doesn't do a safety inspection?

Most states do a safety inspection.... brakes, horn, lights, turn signals, etc. Then they do a visual inspection, checking to see if there is an EGR valve and cat(s).

[RF Overlord]

I have no warning lites so except to pass next week.A word about this: A CEL will not be lit until the associated I/M monitor has completed. IOW, you could have a condition that will throw a code and light the CEL, but if the associated monitor has not completed it will not know about that condition, therefor the CEL will not be lit. Example: my work van has a problem with the evap system that sets code P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path). When I clear the CEL, it doesn't come back for almost a week, and that's exactly how long the evap system I/M monitor takes to run.

Eric, find a friend or a friendly shop with a code scanner that includes a "Drive-Cycle Monitor" or "State Inspection" function and be sure all the monitors are completed before going back to the inspection station to avoid a potential unpleasant surprise.

[Mr. Man]

N.J. doesn't do a safety inspection?

Most states do a safety inspection.... brakes, horn, lights, turn signals, etc. Then they do a visual inspection, checking to see if there is an EGR valve and cat(s).
They used to but the state closed some stations and the load on the remaining stations was so overwhelming the lines were for hours

[MrBluGruv]

In NJ if you fail they put a small RED sticker above your current sticker. You then have I believe 45 days to get the issue fixed. It is recorded nowadays into the states computer.
If you failed in NJ in the old days you used to be able to go to the exit and have the guy check out the fix and then he would give you the new sticker. Now NJ only checks the OBII computer for emissions issues. No more checking brakes, lights, and the like.
You do now have to go through the line again but on a bright note the inspection station near me only takes appointments so your in and out in less than 15-20 minutes, not the old hours if you didn't hit it right.:)


Cool, thanks for the write-up. :)

Failing inspection always scared the crap out of me when I had my MM because of my exhaust setup, and that's a large part of what's keeping me from putting the exhaust system on my Camaro that it deserves (all those cubes need to breate!)

I really wish they could get an automotive consultant (that isn't being paid off by the EPA) to help re-write emissions control law to be more sensible....