california smog test and a built and tuned car
03-05-2014 | 03:49 PM
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can't believe you've been hit for tinted windows already..
but why do you feel you need to reset your ecu back to the stock tune. that won't be necessary to pass smog. the poster that added all that stuff about the "readiness" codes, is 100%. i also had one not "ready" i think it was the secondary cat? iirc. they allow one or maybe even two to still pass. make sure all are set to "ready" before the obd it or that too can be a fail but only for that date. you can go back next day with readiness codes "ready". they also make sure you didn't just turn of a cel prior to testing.
03-05-2014 | 05:04 PM
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i always thought 63/64 split window rear, collector car no doubt. but i defer..
can't believe you've been hit for tinted windows already..
but why do you feel you need to reset your ecu back to the stock tune. that won't be necessary to pass smog. the poster that added all that stuff about the "readiness" codes, is 100%. i also had one not "ready" i think it was the secondary cat? iirc. they allow one or maybe even two to still pass. make sure all are set to "ready" before the obd it or that too can be a fail but only for that date. you can go back next day with readiness codes "ready". they also make sure you didn't just turn of a cel prior to testing.
can't believe you've been hit for tinted windows already..
but why do you feel you need to reset your ecu back to the stock tune. that won't be necessary to pass smog. the poster that added all that stuff about the "readiness" codes, is 100%. i also had one not "ready" i think it was the secondary cat? iirc. they allow one or maybe even two to still pass. make sure all are set to "ready" before the obd it or that too can be a fail but only for that date. you can go back next day with readiness codes "ready". they also make sure you didn't just turn of a cel prior to testing.
I"m told they used to allow 4 of 6 complete but now 5 of 6 won't pass, according to my porsche guy who is servicing a similiar 700 hp set up and he has to deflash to get all the codes complete then reflash. he said the car would have and did pass before but not under the new guidelines.
I"m not from here and this is all new for me. typical socialist ca. bs. but then I've been in texas for the past few decades and it's alot simplier there.
03-05-2014 | 06:14 PM
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it list six or 7 things. only one is listed as complete, what's the difference what the others say if it's listed and not complete. as you can see I don't know anything about ca smog crap.,
the good news is that there are no codes on the car, so other than that the car appears to be in good shape code wise
03-05-2014 | 07:33 PM
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I'm missing the difference. if it's not present and should be what's the difference between that and not complete.
it list six or 7 things. only one is listed as complete, what's the difference what the others say if it's listed and not complete. as you can see I don't know anything about ca smog crap.,
the good news is that there are no codes on the car, so other than that the car appears to be in good shape code wise
it list six or 7 things. only one is listed as complete, what's the difference what the others say if it's listed and not complete. as you can see I don't know anything about ca smog crap.,
the good news is that there are no codes on the car, so other than that the car appears to be in good shape code wise
07-02-2019 | 04:11 AM
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Where do you Smog in CA
I'm not sure what you're being told is accurate. I've been smogging a tuned tt in ca for five years. The tests are becoming more stringent a nd involve visual as well as obd readout and if ANY thing looks askance or aftermarket you are subject to "fail".
It's getting very dicey and my smog test guys get beer from me at Xmas.
It's getting very dicey and my smog test guys get beer from me at Xmas.
Where do you take your tuned car for smog? Can I have a name, address and number? It would be most Appreciated!
I'll deliver an extra 6-pack for you
You can email the details to me cyrusrmody at hotmail
Thanks.
07-02-2019 | 11:19 AM
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Someone has shut off the parameters, hence why they're not visible. And they can fail your car just visually if it's making that kind of power, cause I imagine when you pop the trunk, it doesn't look "OEM".
Rather than sit here and go back and forth, you CA guys need to change the legislation there. It's ridiculous. You need to find a friendly shop and pay em. Or have the car tuned back to stock(ish) and hope it will pass the OBD test, as it could still fail a visual.
GL!
Rather than sit here and go back and forth, you CA guys need to change the legislation there. It's ridiculous. You need to find a friendly shop and pay em. Or have the car tuned back to stock(ish) and hope it will pass the OBD test, as it could still fail a visual.
GL!
07-02-2019 | 01:05 PM
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Rick,
If your car has functioning cats, your easier route to passing the CA Smog Test is to have your tuner (or the tuner who did the original tune) ensure that the tune hasn't turned off rear 02s, etc. Everything has to be active for the OBD2 port scan, which is basically the entire test as others have said plus the visual inspection.
Several of us have cheap $25 Amazon sourced OBD2 code scanners that are able to check for readiness codes so you'll know in advance as to their status and if you'll pass this portion of the test.
If you can solve for the port scan then all you'll need is for the tester to not fail you due to aftermarket cats.
If your car has functioning cats, your easier route to passing the CA Smog Test is to have your tuner (or the tuner who did the original tune) ensure that the tune hasn't turned off rear 02s, etc. Everything has to be active for the OBD2 port scan, which is basically the entire test as others have said plus the visual inspection.
Several of us have cheap $25 Amazon sourced OBD2 code scanners that are able to check for readiness codes so you'll know in advance as to their status and if you'll pass this portion of the test.
If you can solve for the port scan then all you'll need is for the tester to not fail you due to aftermarket cats.
07-03-2019 | 12:31 PM
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I wonder if the car was tested in Nevada or California? In California the seller is responsible for the test, but there is no DMV control in place to make sure it's done. Since you purchased the car in Nevada you need to look at Nevada Law to see if you have any recourse.
FWIW, I failed visual during my last test due to my Speedtech exhaust. I even had my mechanic try to get it through "his guy" and couldn't do it. I ended up putting the stock exhaust back on and resetting the ECU. It's a good thing swapping an exhaust if fairly straight forward.
Last edited by PaleAle; 07-03-2019 at 12:35 PM. Reason: visual inspection failure
07-03-2019 | 10:40 PM
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FWIW, I failed visual during my last test due to my Speedtech exhaust. I even had my mechanic try to get it through "his guy" and couldn't do it. I ended up putting the stock exhaust back on and resetting the ECU. It's a good thing swapping an exhaust if fairly straight forward.
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07-03-2019 | 11:21 PM
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10-05-2020 | 02:58 PM
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Any after market cold air kits and presumably exhausts that are approved by CARB will have a CARB Approval sticker on the part.
The manufacturer is responsible for obtaining CARB certification for any part for use in CA.
Smog testing where required in CA counties is more rigorous since CA moved to rolling road testing and direct data uplink to DMV.
I believe all mfrs. only sell 50 state legal cars in stock condition.
The manufacturer is responsible for obtaining CARB certification for any part for use in CA.
Smog testing where required in CA counties is more rigorous since CA moved to rolling road testing and direct data uplink to DMV.
I believe all mfrs. only sell 50 state legal cars in stock condition.
07-17-2021 | 01:35 AM
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looked up the license plate and no star station required. it also didn't show a smog test, but car fax shows it done mid november. But because of the 90 rule, it's possible that it's not showing up because it was done more than 90 days ago.
I don't have any of the paperwork about the build.
already got nailed a few hours after I drove it into california for having tinted windows. don't see how the guy drove it in ca with full limosine dark tinted windows. I get caught 3 hours after I get it back to ca.
ay
another questions:
the car is currently california registered until sept 14. other than 1. paying a fine for late registration which I'll have to do unless I get the car registered by next week which I might not be able to do anyway since it has to be deflashed, any downside to waiting?
In ca, is there some kind of registration certificate which is shown when pulled over? of course the registration is not going to match the driver's license, but then when they pulled me over in santa monica for the tinted windows, they didn't seem to care, but I explained I just bought the car.
you'd think they'd make it easier to grab my 4k in use fees/registration tax.
I have a couple cars still registered in texas and so far I haven't had any problems yet.
I don't have any of the paperwork about the build.
already got nailed a few hours after I drove it into california for having tinted windows. don't see how the guy drove it in ca with full limosine dark tinted windows. I get caught 3 hours after I get it back to ca.
ay
another questions:
the car is currently california registered until sept 14. other than 1. paying a fine for late registration which I'll have to do unless I get the car registered by next week which I might not be able to do anyway since it has to be deflashed, any downside to waiting?
In ca, is there some kind of registration certificate which is shown when pulled over? of course the registration is not going to match the driver's license, but then when they pulled me over in santa monica for the tinted windows, they didn't seem to care, but I explained I just bought the car.
you'd think they'd make it easier to grab my 4k in use fees/registration tax.
I have a couple cars still registered in texas and so far I haven't had any problems yet.
if not, you can just pay online.
if it does, you can pay the renewal fee online and get the smog check later. As long as you pay on time, you won’t be tagged for late fees. Also it makes it WAY easier to talk the cop into a $25 fix it for the smog check instead of the full bull**** about not registered. As long as you don’t jerk their chain, CHP policy is to not impound your car if you paid your fees even if you’re late on the smog check.
always pay the money on time