How to pass New York emissions test?
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How to pass New York emissions test?
Fellow New Yorkers or others,
I have a '99 Integra vtec turbo. The ECU was changed from OBD-II to OBD-I to accomodate programming and engine management with the turbo.
Given the new NY emissions tests, all '97 and later cars get plugged into a computer which connects to the DMV HQ in Albany. I am expecting an automatic FAIL when the DMV computer expects to be connected to an OBD-II ECU and finds an OBD-I instead.
Has anyone encountered this problem? What is the work-around to get it to pass?
I have considered refitting the OBD-II just to get it through the inspection, but the local mechanic tells me that it will fail unless 'x' amount of miles have been logged by the ECU at various speeds. That means I have to drive it for a while with the OBD-II installed. But I would have to stay completely 'out' of boost as the OBD-II can't handle MAP/MAF readings above atmospheric pressure and I don't want to risk damage.
Anyone "been there/done that"? Pointers to previous posts also appreciated. My search turned up nothing.
Thanks!
Modified by turbotegra at 8:56 AM 3/22/2005
I have a '99 Integra vtec turbo. The ECU was changed from OBD-II to OBD-I to accomodate programming and engine management with the turbo.
Given the new NY emissions tests, all '97 and later cars get plugged into a computer which connects to the DMV HQ in Albany. I am expecting an automatic FAIL when the DMV computer expects to be connected to an OBD-II ECU and finds an OBD-I instead.
Has anyone encountered this problem? What is the work-around to get it to pass?
I have considered refitting the OBD-II just to get it through the inspection, but the local mechanic tells me that it will fail unless 'x' amount of miles have been logged by the ECU at various speeds. That means I have to drive it for a while with the OBD-II installed. But I would have to stay completely 'out' of boost as the OBD-II can't handle MAP/MAF readings above atmospheric pressure and I don't want to risk damage.
Anyone "been there/done that"? Pointers to previous posts also appreciated. My search turned up nothing.
Thanks!
Modified by turbotegra at 8:56 AM 3/22/2005
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From: rochester, ny, u.s.
Re: How to pass New York emissions test? (turbotegra)
no matter what you do, you have to have an obdII ecu. otherwise it will come up saying that the computer cant communicate with the ecu, therefore failing the inspection. so im screwed...know anyone who wants a car?
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