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techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:28 PM

ask me questions if you need to know something. its dead at my work, and im getting paid to browse zilvia.

Brian · 06-18-2008, 12:31 PM

can you still get the Olympic plates in CA?

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:33 PM

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can you still get the Olympic plates in CA?

i'm not sure. thats a dmv issue. i havent seen anyone with those though.

240trainee · 06-18-2008, 12:33 PM

Can you get me a safety inspection sticker for VA?

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 240trainee

Can you get me a safety inspection sticker for VA?

i just smog cars, i dont do safety inspections.

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:34 PM

and im in california, btw.

240trainee · 06-18-2008, 12:37 PM

Sarcasm my friend, sarcasm

Suk02Si · 06-18-2008, 12:48 PM

Did you hear about the other Smog shop in Saugus that was raided by the FBI with guns drawn because of a few "hook up" smogs? Pretty crazy and over dramatic I think.

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Suk02Si

Did you hear about the other Smog shop in Saugus that was raided by the FBI with guns drawn because of a few "hook up" smogs? Pretty crazy and over dramatic I think.

lol, nah. i heard about one on bouquet canyon road that was caught for clean piping. cali takes smog as "serious business" and will throw a 10g fine on the technician, and a 10g fine at the shop if caught clean piping. the guy who got busted just bought a new machine, and as far as i know, is still doin it.

Suk02Si · 06-18-2008, 12:55 PM

haha, crazy.

Where in SCV is your shop?

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Suk02Si

haha, crazy.

Where in SCV is your shop?

the shop is called "simply smog" its by that big ass chevron car wash/pacc auto. on the corner of cinema and valencia blvd

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 240trainee

Sarcasm my friend, sarcasm

wasnt sure. VA has no emissions program whatsoever?

xsparc · 06-18-2008, 12:59 PM

If i can get my car to run clean without the PAIR valve POS. can it get it certified? i did a SOHC to DOHC swap.

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by xsparc

If i can get my car to run clean without the PAIR valve POS. can it get it certified? i did a SOHC to DOHC swap.

the 240's had the pulse air injection up till 94. the only check for that emissions system, dyno test or 2 speed idle, is a visual on the component itself, and checking the vacuum lines. depending on whether the technician notices if it is there or not, he can fail it accordingly. TECHNICALLY, he is supposed to fail it. but if it runs through the tailpipe emissions test, he might either overlook it or just pass it so he doesnt have to retest it again.

blitzsti22 · 06-18-2008, 01:04 PM

i got a quick question i need to smog my car but it has engine light on because it used to be auto now its 5 speed stock ka 95 would they let me smog it??

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzsti22

i got a quick question i need to smog my car but it has engine light on because it used to be auto now its 5 speed stock ka 95 would they let me smog it??

technically, your supposed to fail any car with the check engine light on. but since its not OBD II (96' and newer cars) we dont have to plug the smog machine into the diagnostic connector. if it passes the tailpipe emissions test, i would try taking out the bulb, since there is no way to check if the bulb burned out without pulling the dash, and the smog tech wouldnt see that the MIL is commanded on. how many miles can you go after disconnecting the battery without the light turning on?

WIKID S4TEEN · 06-18-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzsti22

i got a quick question i need to smog my car but it has engine light on because it used to be auto now its 5 speed stock ka 95 would they let me smog it??

Is this cuz u didn't swap to a 5spd ECU?

blitzsti22 · 06-18-2008, 01:14 PM

i dont know lol i just got my car about 2 weeks ago and need to smog it its a 1995 240 guess i need to take the light bulb out

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzsti22

i dont know lol i just got my car about 2 weeks ago and need to smog it its a 1995 240 guess i need to take the light bulb out

try disconnecting the battery to turn the light out, and see how long it takes for it to come back on. if it doesnt come on for a long time, disconnect it again then try and get it tested immediately. hopefully the light wont come on during the test. the monitors and drive cycles on the 95-97 nissans usually take a long time to run, so i think you might have a good chance of the check engine light not coming on for a while after disconnecting the battery.

Flybert · 06-18-2008, 01:20 PM

Don't take the bulb out. Just wire the oil pressure light to the check engine light.

Suk02Si · 06-18-2008, 01:46 PM

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Don't take the bulb out. Just wire the oil pressure light to the check engine light.

Thats fine, but don't sell the car like that! My g/f bought an Integra and the previous owner did that but didn't tell me. I was having a hell of a time trying to pull codes and trying to figure out what was wrong with that damn car.

sentiumprogram · 10-03-2009, 09:43 PM

I have the same problem... Hi NO readings...on my Honda Accord 4 cylinder.

Im going to try some suggestions some of you members suggested. some of you seem to have the same problem as I do.

techn9ne · 10-04-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sentiumprogram

I have the same problem... Hi NO readings...on my Honda Accord 4 cylinder.

Im going to try some suggestions some of you members suggested. some of you seem to have the same problem as I do.

theres a somewhat common problem with accord 4 cylinders. the egr ports get clogged with carbon. theres a technical service bulletin on it somewhere if you can find it

s13love-green · 11-07-2009, 11:36 PM

hey so will it pass if i swapped sohc to dohc????
will they auto fail???

NISMO_tuner · 11-07-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by s13love-green

hey so will it pass if i swapped sohc to dohc????
will they auto fail???

If your motor can pass smog, the BAR should give you a sticker or plaque saying that your swap is legal since ithe motor is newer than what originally came in your chassis.

s13love-green · 11-08-2009, 11:08 AM

do u guys pass cars ...for example i know my wont pass visial so can i take a car same yea and model as a sub to pass mine????

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 01:24 PM

either way, as long as the light is lit, you get the failhammer 99% of the time.

vvtisupra · 06-18-2008, 01:28 PM

I know a dude that use to work at the state ref got fired for giving smog advice online and it wasn't even real advice it was like. You have to go to a ref to get so and so tested if you want to have it BAR'd

techn9ne · 06-18-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vvtisupra

I know a dude that use to work at the state ref got fired for giving smog advice online and it wasn't even real advice it was like. You have to go to a ref to get so and so tested if you want to have it BAR'd

working for the state ref is "serious business." thats a state run joint, not a mom and pop store like my shop. but damn, just for giving ppl advice?

sldbyuramg · 06-18-2008, 01:28 PM

How come someone can get a GTS-T registered and i cant put an RB20DET into my 240? i just pay for fake smog anyway so it doesn't matter but ive seen a few skylines cruisin around legally registered...

06-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
techn9ne Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: santa clarita Age: 37 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bored smog tech here ask me questions if you need to know something. its dead at my work, and im getting paid to browse zilvia.

06-18-2008, 12:31 PM	#2
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	can you still get the Olympic plates in CA? __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

06-18-2008, 12:33 PM	#4
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06-18-2008, 12:37 PM	#7
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sarcasm my friend, sarcasm __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

06-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#13
xsparc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: san diego area - esco Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If i can get my car to run clean without the PAIR valve POS. can it get it certified? i did a SOHC to DOHC swap. __________________ No... no one stole my interior... its safely in my garage...

06-18-2008, 12:34 PM	#6
techn9ne Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: santa clarita Age: 37 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and im in california, btw.

06-18-2008, 12:48 PM	#8
Suk02Si Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Did you hear about the other Smog shop in Saugus that was raided by the FBI with guns drawn because of a few "hook up" smogs? Pretty crazy and over dramatic I think.

06-18-2008, 12:55 PM	#10
Suk02Si Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	haha, crazy. Where in SCV is your shop?

06-18-2008, 01:04 PM	#15
blitzsti22 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 626socal Age: 35 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i got a quick question i need to smog my car but it has engine light on because it used to be auto now its 5 speed stock ka 95 would they let me smog it?? Last edited by blitzsti22; 06-18-2008 at 01:04 PM.. Reason: .

06-18-2008, 01:14 PM	#18
blitzsti22 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 626socal Age: 35 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i dont know lol i just got my car about 2 weeks ago and need to smog it its a 1995 240 guess i need to take the light bulb out

06-18-2008, 01:20 PM	#20
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Don't take the bulb out. Just wire the oil pressure light to the check engine light.

10-03-2009, 09:43 PM	#22
sentiumprogram Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: no where Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the same problem... Hi NO readings...on my Honda Accord 4 cylinder. Im going to try some suggestions some of you members suggested. some of you seem to have the same problem as I do.

11-07-2009, 11:36 PM	#24
s13love-green Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SOCAL corona Age: 35 Posts: 5,199 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	hey so will it pass if i swapped sohc to dohc???? will they auto fail???

11-08-2009, 11:08 AM	#26
s13love-green Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SOCAL corona Age: 35 Posts: 5,199 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	do u guys pass cars ...for example i know my wont pass visial so can i take a car same yea and model as a sub to pass mine????

06-18-2008, 01:24 PM	#27
techn9ne Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: santa clarita Age: 37 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	either way, as long as the light is lit, you get the failhammer 99% of the time.

06-18-2008, 01:28 PM	#28
vvtisupra Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SB and OC Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I know a dude that use to work at the state ref got fired for giving smog advice online and it wasn't even real advice it was like. You have to go to a ref to get so and so tested if you want to have it BAR'd __________________ http://www.fuckdrama.com/

06-18-2008, 01:28 PM	#30
sldbyuramg Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san diego Age: 42 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How come someone can get a GTS-T registered and i cant put an RB20DET into my 240? i just pay for fake smog anyway so it doesn't matter but ive seen a few skylines cruisin around legally registered...