Smog Check Inspection Procedures: Emission Control Functional Test Mobile App

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  Functional Test Application Test Type Application

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  Technicians shall complete the functional tests in accordance with the inspection procedures desc...

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  All stations (including Test Only Stations) must follow the procedures specified by the vehicle m...

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  Example: To check the base ignition timing, an under-hood ECS label specifies that the engine spe...

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  When applicable, the malfunction indicator light (MIL), or “Check Engine Light”, shall be checked...

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  To check MIL function, the technician shall turn the ignition to the “key on engine off” (KOEO) p...

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  Pass/Fail Criteria:

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  A “Pass” entry indicates that the MIL properly operates and service or repairs are not needed.

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  A “Fail” entry indicates that the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position, or the MIL...

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  Note: Intermittent illumination (flash) during the ASM tests does not constitute a MIL functional...

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  The KOEO/KOER procedures may vary for keyless ignition systems and some conventional key systems.

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  Note: Maintenance reminders are not part of the Smog Check inspection.

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  The Smog Check OBD II functional test evaluates and reports the status and/or results of the read...

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  Technicians must use all available information necessary to determine the vehicle’s OBD II requir...

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  Follow the EIS test prompts to connect the EIS test lead to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC).

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  DLC Location: Most DLCs are located on the dashboard between the driver’s side of the instrument ...

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  Pass/Fail Criteria: The OBD II functional test Pass/Fail determination is automatically performed...

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  Technicians shall check the base ignition timing using the vehicle manufacturer procedures.

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  Pass/Fail Criteria: To pass inspection, the base ignition timing must be within 3 degrees (± 3 de...

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  Non-Adjustable Timing: Vehicles in which the underhood label describes the timing as “not adjusta...

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  Mechanical Defect(s): If the timing cannot be measured due to a mechanical defect, such as a slip...

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  All 1995 model-year and older vehicles equipped with EGR and subject to a two-speed idle test sha...

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  Technicians must follow the functional test procedures prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer.

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  As prompted by EIS, perform the fuel cap integrity test on all 1976 to 1999 vehicles, equipped wi...

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  As prompted by EIS, perform the fuel cap integrity test on all 1976 to 1999 vehicles, equipped wi...

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  Functional check: This check applies only to vehicles equipped with evaporative emission control ...

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  The fill pipe restrictor test no longer applies.

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  Test Application: The Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Test (LPFET) shall be performed on all 1976-1...

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