New CA Smog Check Law effective 1/1/2013

memorylasts · 07-24-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Tune won't make a difference, the OBD 2 computer will still perform the testing procedures when you get your emissions test. They can't tell if it's an aftermarket tune or not, the emissions check is only looking for the emissions readings that are read by the car's onboard diagnostics.

You are very likely not to pass with test pipes, just FYI.

To me it seems like they are testing through obdii to make sure they(sensors) are there and working as they are removing the roller portion so there won't be an "active" test.

This sounds like a similar test that I had in NY and if that is the case I'm not worried.

If I'm wrong correct me.

phishy · 08-01-2012, 10:36 AM

lol every state I've ever lived in tested the way that Cali is getting ready to test. Trust me its easy to pass these tests. Lots of little tricks to keep cars from throwing CEL's so you can pass inspection.

phishy · 08-01-2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memorylasts

To me it seems like they are testing through obdii to make sure they(sensors) are there and working as they are removing the roller portion so there won't be an "active" test.

This sounds like a similar test that I had in NY and if that is the case I'm not worried.

If I'm wrong correct me.

And yes you're correct...the same as NY. So basically they just check to make sure that the sensors are ON...and that everything is good. So tunes that disable sensors to keep CEL's from coming on will cause folks to fail.

Can anyone say foulers for oxygen sensors?

Mt Tam I am · 08-13-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION:

Support:

Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair
(Sponsor)
Air Resources Board (Sponsor) CARB - how interesting...
American Lung Association in California
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Breathe California
California Air Pollution Control Officers
California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance
Clean Power Campaign
Consumer Federation of California
Environmental Defense Fund
National Parks Conservation Association
Natural Resources Defense Council
Planning and Conservation League
Sierra Club California
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Union of Concerned Scientists

Opposition:

Automotive Service Councils of California
California Automotive Business Coalition
California Emissions Testing Industries
Clean Air Performance Professionals

How can thier not be a "Devil in the details" with these folks opposing the measure.

ERZperformance · 08-13-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EndyKwon

Does this mean we can actually use hi-flow cats without any legal issues?

Legally... NO. But this just mean you dont have to worry about smog check. But you can still possibly get ticket for it or may void the warranty.

Menace370Z · 01-24-2013, 11:48 AM

Has anyone with CBE gone through the new smog test in CA?

martin82 · 01-24-2013, 05:44 PM

most cars didn't really get smoged, I think for brand new cars it is after 4-5 years to worry about smog?

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phishy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 52 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	lol every state I've ever lived in tested the way that Cali is getting ready to test. Trust me its easy to pass these tests. Lots of little tricks to keep cars from throwing CEL's so you can pass inspection.

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Menace370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 24 Drives: '13 370Z MB MT Rep Power: 13	Has anyone with CBE gone through the new smog test in CA?

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	most cars didn't really get smoged, I think for brand new cars it is after 4-5 years to worry about smog?