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| JeffBowlsby |
 May 26 2016, 09:44 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses  Group: Members Posts: 8,499 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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I had to smog my DD today and noticed this sign in the waiting room, which would be applicable to the 1976 914s. Tech says they pinch off the evap system (tubing and charcoal filter between the fuel tank and air filter box) and insert some kind of gas under low pressure to test the evap system, for leaks.
What other testing is required in your area, if any? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Dominic |
May 28 2016, 09:59 AM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Jeff,
I never knew that test existed either. The only car I have that fits in that category is my 82' VW Rabbit Pick-up, it passed smog with no issues, the tech looked at the evap system hoses to ensure they matched the diagram on the sticker under the hood and tested my gas cap. What else does this test encompass? I also had my 2013 VW Passat TDi "Smog Tested" which means they hook up to your OBD II port to see if anyone installed any aftermarket software. No tailpipe testing. Cheers, Dominic |
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| ConeDodger |
May 28 2016, 10:53 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,583 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Dominic @ May 28 2016, 11:59 AM)  Jeff, I never knew that test existed either. The only car I have that fits in that category is my 82' VW Rabbit Pick-up, it passed smog with no issues, the tech looked at the evap system hoses to ensure they matched the diagram on the sticker under the hood and tested my gas cap. What else does this test encompass? I also had my 2013 VW Passat TDi "Smog Tested" which means they hook up to your OBD II port to see if anyone installed any aftermarket software. No tailpipe testing. Cheers, Dominic The Dyno machine with the rollers in the floor is called a BAR 97. Meaning 97 and older cars back to the exemption use this machine. Cars newer than this just get the OBDII query. So yes,no tailpipe sniff. |
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| jcd914 |
May 28 2016, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ May 28 2016, 09:53 AM) QUOTE(Dominic @ May 28 2016, 11:59 AM) Jeff, I never knew that test existed either. The only car I have that fits in that category is my 82' VW Rabbit Pick-up, it passed smog with no issues, the tech looked at the evap system hoses to ensure they matched the diagram on the sticker under the hood and tested my gas cap. What else does this test encompass? I also had my 2013 VW Passat TDi "Smog Tested" which means they hook up to your OBD II port to see if anyone installed any aftermarket software. No tailpipe testing. Cheers, Dominic The Dyno machine with the rollers in the floor is called a BAR 97. Meaning 97 and older cars back to the exemption use this machine. Cars newer than this just get the OBDII query. So yes,no tailpipe sniff. The dyno tester was called BAR 97 before the OBDII only test was implemented. I used to have to have my 2008 truck and 2001 VW dyno tested, now they just plug them in. I thought it came out of laws passed in 1997, hence the BAR 97 name. Don't yet know about my 96 Audi since it has a check engine light on (EGR prob) and so it fails immediately and does not get the chance to fail some other portion of the test. It won't get a dyno test anyway since it is permanent AWD. I never renewed my Smog license after my Bar 84 license expired. Jim |
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| ConeDodger |
May 28 2016, 11:14 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,583 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(jcd914 @ May 28 2016, 01:18 PM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ May 28 2016, 09:53 AM) QUOTE(Dominic @ May 28 2016, 11:59 AM) Jeff, I never knew that test existed either. The only car I have that fits in that category is my 82' VW Rabbit Pick-up, it passed smog with no issues, the tech looked at the evap system hoses to ensure they matched the diagram on the sticker under the hood and tested my gas cap. What else does this test encompass? I also had my 2013 VW Passat TDi "Smog Tested" which means they hook up to your OBD II port to see if anyone installed any aftermarket software. No tailpipe testing. Cheers, Dominic The Dyno machine with the rollers in the floor is called a BAR 97. Meaning 97 and older cars back to the exemption use this machine. Cars newer than this just get the OBDII query. So yes,no tailpipe sniff. The dyno tester was called BAR 97 before the OBDII only test was implemented. I used to have to have my 2008 truck and 2001 VW dyno tested, now they just plug them in. I thought it came out of laws passed in 1997, hence the BAR 97 name. Don't yet know about my 96 Audi since it has a check engine light on (EGR prob) and so it fails immediately and does not get the chance to fail some other portion of the test. It won't get a dyno test anyway since it is permanent AWD. I never renewed my Smog license after my Bar 84 license expired. Jim Probably true Jim. I just own the shop. Not a smog tech... |
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