I'm in CA. im interested in a 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 4x4 that my friend has. its an awesome truck and in pretty good shape. but i am wondering if there is any way to do a cab swap or vin swap or something to make the truck pre smog in the eyes of the law if you know what i mean.. any suggestions...
engine light was on. so I took my car to repair shop. Mechanic claimed that he changed the cat and he told me to drive 3o miles and then go to smog shop. After driving around 32 miles, there was no engine light. But when smog shop guy check my car with small computer device before starting the...
I have a 2002 sentra SE-R but the test states "catalityc converter insufficiency" also the check engine light has been turned off completely, how much would it cost or is there any other option to pass the smog test??
I just recently bought upfront a used 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan 4D 2.0L I4 MPI with 134,XXX miles "AS IS" at a used car dealer on Monday 3/19/12.
FOR THE RECORD: I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VW CAR BEFORE
I checked the auto history with AutoCheck Report and so far the tittle is clean, odometer...
I live in california.
ive recently replaced:
catalytic converter
all filters
I inspected the timing
i changed the OC censor
changed oil..
now ive reconstructed the carburator i would like to know what or how it can affect the HC and CO output.
the car has all original parts.
I recently bought this 1989 Golf (Digi-2), and in order to transfer the title here in CA, the car needs to pass smog. Unfortunately, it keeps failing, and it has been listed as a gross polluter. The seller said that the catalytic converter was new. I just replaced the Mass Air Flow Sensor, since...
I have a 2002 Honda Accord with a transmission problem. The check engine light comes on because of the tranny problem. I have a diagongistic computer thingy that prints out the codes.
The smog stations tells me that the test will not pass because of the light is on.
I went to the dmv and got...
Smog check failed on high NO PPM.
I have a Honda Civic 1993 that didnt pass the NO emissions test, everything else passed except this:
the MAX allowed at 15mph is 731, my number was 2299 (failed),
the max allowable at 25mph is 798, my number was 333 (passed).
please let me know what parts...
Okay, I live in California, and I read from the state site, "Starting January 1, 2005, owners of vehicles six or less model years old will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first six registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. "
So I didnt buy...
...morning, i guess when is cool.. by the way? in florida..I talk to a mecanic and he thinks is a thermostac or something.... because after the car start it does not throw smog only at the start. coud it some condensation....thermostac..bla, bla...please advise...
I swapped an 01 motor on my neon with a 03 motor. So now my 01 neon will have the 03 motor and most likely a engine computer too. What issues will i have with the smog check when I have to do it for my car registration?
I live in CA. Some people say yes some no, just want some other person's opinions. My car runs good, all it needs repairing the rings because oil smoke comes out which won't let the smog pass, can I sell as is if the buyer is a mechanic for example and he wants to fix himself? The smog needs to...
it failed due to a Knock sensor, P0138 High voltage sensor and a P0139 sensor. Which do I check first and where are they located
Thanks for your response