Finally a reason to buy a 2000 or 2001 XJ

[Bryan C.]

Yup, finally a good reason to buy the 00 and 01 XJs here in California. No more dyno/tailpipe checks for any 2000 or newer vehicle in the state. The new ODB inspection system is a visual and functionl test without a tailpipe test.

If your check engine light is off, all the OBDII monitors have run and passed, all OEM emission equipment installed and working properly, and you have no unapproved aftermarket emission related parts you are good to go.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

this is amazing news.

 

[XJensen]

Thats Awesome. I Just Picked Up A 2001 With A Hesco 4.5L Stroker.

Going To Smog Today Too, Well Timed Bryan!

 

[Hoooper]

Is there anything to confirm this? Ive heard this theory going around since 2012 but havent seen anyone report that they actually went through it. I sure hope so, my 2002 maxima will finally be able to pass smog again! Heres a news release from them about it:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/newsrelease.php?id=355

 

[Bryan C.]

Is there anything to confirm this? Ive heard this theory going around since 2012 but havent seen anyone report that they actually went through it. I sure hope so, my 2002 maxima will finally be able to pass smog again! Heres a news release from them about it:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/newsrelease.php?id=355

yeah, my ex-girlfriends roomate's cousin's brother-in-law's sister has a friend who knows a guy with a smog license and he said this was how it is working now.

 

[XJensen]

I'll Ley You Guys Know Tonight. Taking Mine In After Work.

Hope I Dont Get Rear Ended again

 

[XJensen]

Just Confirmed With The Smog Shop. It Is True And Will Be In Effect Begining Of 2015

 

[Johnnie Walker]

One of the shops I used to work at has one of the new wireless machines for 2000-up vehicles. Just plug n pray.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

sounds cool.
I guess my next XJ might have to be a 2001

 

[Bryan C.]

Just Confirmed With The Smog Shop. It Is True And Will Be In Effect Begining Of 2015

Our shop has it already up and running. Pretty nice not dealing with the dyno for every test.

 

[GordoSmasho]

So glad i only have to deal with ca smog for another year. This is good to hear but not worth while for me to buy a 2000+

 

[Anak]

Not that this is exactly the place to ask, but does anyone know if this is the end of the snap test for the newer diesels?

If it is only visual and plug & pray then that would mean "yes", but diesels might be a separate category.

Doesn't make any difference for my current setup, but it might open some doors that I never looked into before.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

As far as I know, nothing has changed for the Diesel. That was put in effect not long ago.

 

[2stix]

so basically the new machines just make sure the on board system of the vehicle is running properly and checks out good. is that it? how do they test the earlier RENIX systems? sniffer on the dyne and thats it? how can they tell if any sensors are not working?

 

[831_xj]

Depending on where you live it is either dyno or tailpipe smog for 99 down.
San Jose is dyno
But in Santa Cruz it's tailpipe

 

[Bryan C.]

Nope, no changes to the diesel test. As a matter of fact all vehicles being tested have some type of snap throttle/tailpipe smoke test.

For the 99 and older cars the test has not changed. 96 to 99 still have the OBDII test, and are run on the dyno with a tailpipe test. 76 to 95 still get the dyno and tailpipe test and also get the evap test done as well.

I like the new machine so far. My svc mgr is a licensed smog trainer and got us on the early roll out program.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Well, thankfully I do not have to Smog my heep,but I do not live in an "enhanced smog test" area so no dyno either way.

 

[Anak]

Nope, no changes to the diesel test. As a matter of fact all vehicles being tested have some type of snap throttle/tailpipe smoke test.

For the 99 and older cars the test has not changed. 96 to 99 still have the OBDII test, and are run on the dyno with a tailpipe test. 76 to 95 still get the dyno and tailpipe test and also get the evap test done as well.

I like the new machine so far. My svc mgr is a licensed smog trainer and got us on the early roll out program.

Thank you for the info.

I had wondered why I hadn't seen the pressure test done on my '96. I guess that isn't part of the program if you have OBDII. I learned my something for the day. I guess I can go back to bed now.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

I hate the evap test part, its the only part I've failed in the past, does anyone know the significance behind it?

 

[Bryan C.]

I hate the evap test part, its the only part I've failed in the past, does anyone know the significance behind it?

Evaporative emissions from fuel tanks are a significant source hydrocarbon air pollution. The evap system is designed to store the gasoline vapors from the fuel tank in the charcoal canister, and burn them later when the engine is running.

The test itself is pretty lenient compared to the required OBDII self test the new cars run. A pinhole of .020" will set a check engine light on the new, 96+, cars, .040" leak is a pass for the 95 and older vehicles.