gsrob

I am going through a salvage process currently with my car since I was hit by a semi. I am located in California so the DMV requires that I have a CHP inspection for vin #s to match and a brake and lamp inspection at a certified shop. I completed the CHP inspection but am about to have the brake and lamp inspection done so that I can finalize everything. My concern however is that my ABS pump/unit has never worked since I purchased the car 3 years ago. The brakes are brand new brembo rotors with factory Honda pads and all my lights on the car work. There are no brake fluid leaks at all and I have pulled the ABS light out of the cluster a long time ago. So my question is, will they fail my car and waste $150 on the inspection if they notice my abs isn't properly functioning? Or should I just fill the reservoir and not say anything? Btw, the ABS unit rarely tries to make that annoying pumping noise so I doubt they would ever notice it right away. Any input is greatly appreciated.

all-mtr-teg

To pass brake inspection I went to a certified smog station and they just check for functional use. They actually took the car out and drove it. They may check for the ABS though if they know the car comes equipped with it. Your best bet is to just call a certified shop that does brake inspections and ask them the policy regarding the abs since everything else functions correctly. Also, the CHP did my lamp inspection and VIN numbers check.

gsrob

Alright man, I appreciate the info. I'll have to check it out.

Blahblah718293

i dont think you legally have to have ABS, so i dont think you can fail if you have broken ABS. like a catalitic converter is legally required on the car, and if you go for emissions with a test pipe, then youll fail. its not like that.

if anything, call up a place that does it (doesnt even have to be the place you do your inspection at) and ask them if theyll fail you for non-functioning abs.