Beginning January 1st, MY 2000 and newer will not have to spin the rollers for smog anymore. They going to start just checking the ECU for codes at a “STAR” station.
I think this could be beneficial to some with modified cars.
An O2 sensor spacer could be of benefit.
I can’t find the specific reference at the moment but, there was speculation that a verification of the code will be performed on ’06 and newer vehicles. I assumption was that the check would be done by comparing the checksum data supplied by the OEM against what the ECU is reporting at the time of inspection. That could make reflahsing more challenging.
Yes, I’m also starting to hate this great state.[/quote]
OBDII started in 1996. creech, do you mean those vehicles 2000 and newer or those vehicles utilizing OBDII will no longer have to undergo a smog inspection?
A typical “oxygen sensor” replacement (or the like) is about $168 (MUCH less than a typical smog repair).
