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On-Board Diagnostic Test Reference
1/14/2020
Table of Contents
Pass/Fail Standards for the OBD Test Portion of a Smog Check Inspection ….. 3
Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Codes ….. 6
OIS Vehicles of Interest ….. 7
BAR-97 EIS Vehicles of Interest (OBD) ….. 23
Permanent DTC Vehicles of Concern ….. 27
Purpose
This reference provides both a summary of pass/fail standards for the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) test portion of a Smog Check inspection and instructions for inspecting vehicles with known OBD test difficulties. This reference replaces the “Smog Check OBDII Reference (Testability Issues) document that was formerly known as Appendix J.
This document includes guidance related to vehicles that must obtain recall service before a Smog Check inspection can be successfully performed. Certain vehicles may be eligible to be repaired under manufacturer emissions warranty. Recall and warranty information is available by contacting the California Air Resources Board helpline@arb.ca.gov or (800) 242-4450 or https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/frequently-asked-questions.
This document provides guidance to Smog Check inspectors on when to send certain vehicles to a Referee for inspection. The Referee stations are State run and have the expertise and equipment necessary to resolve unique situations. Referee Centers are located throughout California. To find a Referee Center near you or to schedule an appointment, visit asktheref.org or call (800) 6227733.
Note:
- The correct vehicle identifying information (e.g., VIN, make, model, and certification type) must be entered into the BAR-97 and the OIS in order to receive a special test configuration. This guide includes vehicles where the OIS or BAR-97 inspection has been modified to accommodate certain vehicle design anomalies via modified pass/fail standards, disabled test modules, or OBD data collection.
- Service bulletins and recalls referenced in this document may be obtained by contacting your vehicle manufacturer, aftermarket publisher (e.g., Identifix, Alldata, etc.), or OBDclearinghouse.com.
Revision Table
| Revision Number | Revision Description | Revision Date |
| 1.0 | Original | 9/1/2015 |
| 1.1 | Added: BMW; Lexus RX400; Toyota Highlander; VW Passat | 9/25/2015 |
| 1.2 | Added: Chevrolet and GMC box trucks; Freightliner M Line; Mitsubishi Fuso | 11/13/2015 |
| 2.0 | Added: Table 5 with BAR-97 vehicles; Audi A4, A6 bulletin; Ford E350; VW Passat bulletin | 1/22/2016 |
| 2.1 | Added: BMW 323i; Chevrolet Cavalier CNG; Chrysler PT Cruiser; Infinity I30; Kia Borrego; Nissan Maxima; Nissan UD1200; Silverado 1500; Silverado 2500 diesel; links to bulletins; ARB’s number. | 3/11/2016 |
| 2.2 | Added: Chevrolet: C/K2500, C/K3500, G30, G3500, Sport Van, Cargo P30; Ford: F250, F350, E350, E450, E Super Duty, Econo Comm S-Duty, RV S-Duty; GMC: C/K2500, C/K3500, G3500, Workhorse P30; Dodge: Ram 2500, 3500; DCX Sprinter | 9/2/2016 |
| 2.3 | Updated: Chevrolet 2001 Silverado / Tahoe C/K 1500, 2002 C/K 2500HD (diesel). Added: BMW 2003 M3; Volvo 2000 S40 / V40; Mazda 2000 MPV | 10/31/2016 |
| 2.4 | Added BMW: 323i Sedan, 323iT Touring, 323Ci Coupe, 323 Cic Convertible. Model years: 6/997/00. w/M52 engine, model year 2000. Updated Volvo S40 / V40 model year 2000 | 12/2/2016 |
| 2.5 | Updated Chrysler 2003 PT Cruiser | 1/20/2017 |
| 2.6 | Added: Ford/Lincoln Explorer, Edge, MKX | 2/15/2017 |
| 2.7 | Reinserted: 2000-2001 Nissan Maxima | 4/21/2017 |
| 2.8 | Continuous Monitors, footnote added to table 1 | 8/25/2017 |
| 2.9 | Added: Kia Borrego Drive Cycle Bulletin; Updated Table of Contents | 11/28/2017 |
| 2.10 | Updated 2009 Borrego; Updated 2002 Silverado C/K 2500HD (diesel); Added 2004-2006
Dodge/Daimler Sprinter 2500 3500 (diesel); Added 2004-2006 Freightliner Sprinter (diesel); Added 2002 GMC Sierra C/K 2500HD (diesel) |
12/15/2017 |
| 2.11 | Added owner recall letter for 2004-2006 Freightliner Sprinter (diesel) | 1/12/2018 |
| 2.12 | Added 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220, E320, C280, S320, SL320. Added 2010-2011 Jeep Wrangler 3.8. | 4/13/2018 |
| 2.13 | Updated 2004-2006 Dodge Sprinter (diesel) | 6/8/2018 |
| 2.14 | Updated 2010-2011 Wrangler 3.8L | 9/7/2018 |
| 2.15 | Added Chrysler 1999-2000 Town & Country, Dodge 1999-2000 Caravan, Plymouth 1999-2000 Voyager | 10/12/2018 |
| 2.16 | Added 2007 BMW 328i | 3/8/2019 |
| 2.17 | Added Table 3.5 and Table 6: Permanent DTC Vehicles of Concern | 4/26/2019 |
| 2.18 | Added 2010-2013 Mercedes 350 Bluetec | 6/14/2019 |
| 2.19 | Updated 2004-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter (diesel) | 1/14/2020 |
Pass/Fail Standards for the OBD Test Portion of a Smog Check Inspection
Table 1 below shows the typical number of incomplete OBD readiness monitors that are allowed to pass the OBD test portion of a Smog Check inspection. See the Table 4: OIS Vehicles of Interest, and Table 5: EIS Vehicles of Interest, for vehicles that have modified standards.
Readiness monitors are self-tests performed by the vehicle’s OBD system to verify emission control functionality. While most vehicles complete the various readiness monitors during normal driving, other vehicles have more trouble either because the vehicle design requires unusual operating conditions or because the owner rarely drives the car in the necessary operating mode. On occasion, the vehicle owners-manual contains driving procedures to complete the monitors, but usually this drive cycle information is only available to the OEM or found in repair industry service literature. Since drive cycles require the vehicle
experience specific operating conditions: speed, temperature, pressure, engine load, etc., performing certain drive cycles may not be possible in traffic, yet could be performed using dynamometer equipment. Monitor completion is also dependent on properly functioning components, so a vehicle may never complete a monitor until a thorough diagnosis and repair of components enabling the monitor to run is performed. Readiness monitors must be rerun after a repair activity like disconnecting a vehicle’s battery or
replacing a defective emissions component.
Table 1: OBD Test Monitor Readiness Standards
(Implemented May 4, 2015)
| Model Years | Fuel Type | Number of Incomplete Monitors Allowed to Pass OBD Test |
| 1996-1999 | Gas[1] | Any one[2] |
| 2000 and newer | Gas1 | Evaporative system2 |
| 1998-2006 | Diesel | Zero |
| 2007 and newer | Diesel | Any two |
Pass/Fail Standards for OBD Test Portion of Smog Check Inspection (continued)
Table 2 below shows the current Malfunction Indicator Lamp (aka: “Check Engine” light or MIL) related failure criteria for the OBD test portion of a BAR-97 and OIS inspection.
Table 2: OBD Test MIL Standards
| Vehicles | Pass/Fail | Standard |
| All with OBDII | Pass | MIL illuminates when key on engine off (KOEO) |
| All with OBDII | Pass | MIL turns off when engine running (KOER) |
| All with OBDII | Fail | MIL does not illuminate when key on engine off (KOEO) |
| All with OBDII | Fail | MIL illuminates when engine running (KOER) |
Table 3 below shows the BAR-97- and OIS-to-vehicle communication standards. Vehicles fail for no communication for a variety of reasons. Common reasons include but are not limited to: damaged OBD connector or wiring, aftermarket stereo, transmission computer response instead of engine computer response, and invalid data from the vehicle.
Table 3: OBD Test Communication Standards
| Model Years | BAR-97 or OIS | Standard |
| All with OBDII | BAR-97 | Vehicle communicates with BAR-97 |
| All with OBDII | OIS | Vehicle communicates with OIS and transmits required data[3] |
Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Codes
On July 1, 2019, a Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Code (PDTC) check was added to the BAR-OIS Smog Check inspection. PDTCs are the same as regular diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), but they cannot be erased by clearing the DTCs with a scan tool or by disconnecting the vehicle’s battery. PDTCs can only be cleared by the OBD II system once it has verified that the previously identified defects are no longer present.
Table 3.5 below shows vehicle model years that are subject to the PDTC check.
Table 3.5: PDTC Standards
| Model Years | BAR-97 or OIS | Standard |
| 1996-1999 | BAR-97 | Not applicable |
| 2000-2009 | OIS | Not applicable |
| 2010 & Newer[4] | OIS | Vehicles fail when a PDTC is present[5][6][7],3,4,[8] |
OIS Vehicles of Interest
Table 4 below includes 2000 and newer model-year gasoline and flex-fuel vehicles (and 1998 and newer diesel vehicles) that have known pattern issues with the OBD test portion of an OIS inspection. Issues include but are not limited to: no communication with the vehicle, incomplete readiness monitors, OBD test incompatibility, and false MIL illumination. In most cases, the OIS inspection is programmed to accommodate vehicles with a design anomaly. In other cases, the vehicle may require repair.
Table 4: OIS Vehicles of Interest
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Audi | 2000-2004 | A4 & A6 | Fail for no OBD communication. No response or Only Transmission Control Module responds to DADs requests.
ABS and/or brake lamp illuminated in instrument panel cluster |
Broken ground bond wire in ABS module causes diagnostic communication issues with the ABS module, ECM, and TCM. Diagnose and repair per Audi TSB #A45-15-10. | Likely Broken Vehicle Repair and Retest |
| BMW | 6/1/99 – 7/31/00 | 323i Sedan | May not pass inspection due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. | DME Software error.
Reprogram DME with the updated software. |
Check the DME “programmed
control unit” number listed in TSB #SI B12 16 16 and follow TSB instructions. |
| BMW | 9/3/99 – 7/31/00 | 323iT Touring | May not pass inspection due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. | DME Software error.
Reprogram DME with the updated software. |
Check the DME “programmed control unit” number listed in TSB #SI B12 16 16 and follow TSB instructions. |
| BMW | 6/1/99 – 7/29/00 | 323Ci Coupe | May not pass inspection due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. | DME Software error.
Reprogram DME with the updated software. |
Check the DME “programmed control unit” number listed in TSB #SI B12 16 16 and follow TSB instructions. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| BMW | 6/23/99 –
7/29/00 |
323 Cic Convertible | May not pass inspection due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. | DME Software error.
Reprogram DME with the updated software. |
Check the DME “programmed control unit” number listed in TSB #SI B12 16 16 and follow TSB instructions. |
| BMW | 2000 | M52 (TU) engine | May not pass inspection due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. | DME Software error.
Reprogram DME with the updated software. |
Check the DME “programmed control unit” number listed in TSB #SI B12 16 16 and follow TSB instructions. |
| BMW | 2000
|
N/A | Fail for readiness
Vehicle may not set oxygen sensor readiness monitor. |
Software error in ECM.
Reflash ECM per Recall #00E-A01. See BMW bulletin #SI B 12 15 99, dated November 2000. |
Vehicle requires reflash Reflash ECM per recall so oxygen sensor monitor will set |
| BMW | built 3/98 – 7/99 | 323i, 323iA, 328i, 328iA
|
Fail for readiness
Vehicle may not set oxygen sensor readiness monitor. |
Software error in ECM.
Reflash ECM per Recall #00E-A01. See BMW bulletin #SI B 12 15 99, dated November 2000. |
Vehicle requires reflash Reflash ECM per recall so oxygen sensor monitor will set |
| BMW | built 2/99 – 7/99 | 328iC, 328iCA, 323iC, 323iCA, 528i, 528iA, 528iT, 528iAT
|
Fail for readiness
Vehicle may not set oxygen sensor readiness monitor. |
Software error in ECM.
Reflash ECM per Recall #00E-A01. See BMW bulletin #SI B 12 15 99, dated November 2000. |
Vehicle requires reflash Reflash ECM per recall so oxygen sensor monitor will set |
| BMW | built 9/98 – 7/99 | Z3 roadster 2.3 | Fail for readiness
Vehicle may not set oxygen sensor readiness monitor. |
Software error in ECM.
Reflash ECM per Recall #00E-A01. See BMW bulletin #SI B 12 15 99, dated November 2000. |
Vehicle requires reflash Reflash ECM per recall so oxygen sensor monitor will set |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| BMW | built 4/99 – 7/99 | Z3 roadster coupe/ roadster 2.8 | Fail for readiness
Vehicle may not set oxygen sensor readiness monitor. |
Software error in ECM.
Reflash ECM per Recall #00E-A01. See BMW bulletin #SI B 12 15 99, dated November 2000. |
Vehicle requires reflash Reflash ECM per recall so oxygen sensor monitor will set |
| BMW | 2001-2003 | Z3 M Roadster/coupe with S54 engine | Fail for no communication when ignition switched off/on.
OBD communication always possible with BMW DIS or GT1 tester. |
Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to reprogram the engine control units (DME) on all affected vehicles.
Bulletin #SI B12 11 06 dated October 2007. |
Follow OIS prompts – connect/disconnect DAD when key off |
| BMW | 2000-2003 | Z8 & M5 with S62 engine | Fail for no communication when ignition switched off/on.
OBD communication always possible with BMW DIS or GT1 tester. |
Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to reprogram the engine control units (DME) on all affected vehicles.
Bulletin #SI B12 11 06 dated October 2007. |
Follow OIS prompts – connect/disconnect DAD when key off |
| BMW | From series intro. up to 8/27/2004 | M3 with S54 engine | Fail for no communication when ignition switched off/on.
OBD communication always possible with BMW DIS or GT1 tester. |
Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to reprogram the engine control units (DME) on all affected vehicles.
Bulletin #SI B12 11 06 dated October 2007. |
Follow OIS prompts – connect/disconnect DAD when key off |
| BMW | 2003 | M3 | Failure to set EGR monitor | Check thermostat | Likely broken vehicle; Repair and Retest |
| BMW | 2007 | 328i | Engine dies during OBD Test, won’t restart. | Separate the vehicle and key. Wait 20+ minutes.
Attempt to restart. |
Test normally
BAR-OIS will not request Cal ID or CVN. Possible keyless ignition related issue. The vehicle will recover by just letting it sit for 20+ minutes with the wireless key fob out of range of the vehicle. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Chevrolet | 1998-2005 | DIESEL C/K2500 & C/K3500 (including Silverado and Suburban), G30, G3500 (including Sport Van, Express Cut-Away & Cargo), P30 | Federal diesel vehicle over 8,500 GVWR is not OBD-II certified. | Federal diesel vehicles over 8,500 GVWR were not built to comply with OBD-II or Fed OBD standards. | Test normally BAR-OIS will ignore incomplete continuous monitors. If the vehicle fails to communicate, use the result of the bulb check for the overall result of the OBD Test if the analyzer offers this option. |
| Chevrolet | 1999-2005 | 3500 W35042 (box truck) [GVWR 10,001 – 14,000] (diesel) [Federal certified] | Vehicle is not equipped with OBD II | OBD not installed in federals during these years | OIS programmed to skip the OBD functional test |
| Chevrolet | 2000-2002 | S-10 (2WD), 2.2L I-4 (E85) | Monitors won’t set on certain flex fuel models, VINs listed below.
YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 1GMXT02.2122 2GMXT02.2122 YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 (VIN 8th digit: 5)
|
System monitors disabled for operation > E15 blends: 02 Sensor Heater, Secondary Air, Catalyst.
System monitors disabled for operation > E10 blends: Evaporative leak check. Desensitized O2 Senor monitor implemented; only reports faults during operation < E15 blends. |
OIS ignores all 11 readiness monitors |
| Chevrolet | 2000-2005 | Suburban, Silverado, Express, Avalanche (gasoline) [Federal certified] | Message appears during OIS OBD II test stating, “Unable to confirm this Vehicle’s OBD II requirements. Does this vehicle have OBD II?” | Federally certified vehicle may not be certified to OBD II standards. | Check under-hood emission label to determine OBD
certification status. Enter correct result into OIS and follow OIS prompts. OIS may state a BAR-97 test is required on vehicles without OBDII. |
| Chevrolet | 2001 | Silverado / Tahoe C/K 1500 | Failure to set secondary air system monitor | Possible air injection problem (check valve(s), vacuum line, pump, air passages) | Diagnose; repair and retest |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Chevrolet | 2002 | Silverado C/K 2500HD (diesel) | Failure to set EGR monitor | Difficult drive cycle. | OIS reprogrammed 10/13/2016 to allow monitor to be incomplete. |
| Chevrolet | 2001-2002 | Cavalier CNG First VIN digit “3” (built in Mexico) | Failure to set CAT monitor | Vehicle design anomaly | OIS reprogrammed
02/11/2015 to allow any one monitor to be incomplete |
| Chrysler | 1999-2000 | Town & Country with 3.0L engine built after 12/1/1998
|
EGR Monitor will not complete at high altitude | Reflash available. Confirm all systems functioning. | Vehicle requires reflash Repair per TSB, run monitors then retest. |
| Chrysler | 2000 | Town and Country 3.3L V-6 (E-85) | Readiness monitors will not set on certain flex fuel models, VINs listed below.
WCRXT03.32BP digit: G) (VIN 8th |
All monitors disabled for operation >E30 and ethanol fuel content learning. | OIS ignores all 11 readiness monitors |
| Chrysler | 2003 | PT Cruiser 2.4 liter DOHC 16v turbocharged (sales code EDV) with 5- spd manual G288 trans (sales code DDD) | Failure to set catalyst monitor | PCM software error. Dealer must reprogram PCM. Emissions warranty extended to lifetime for this issue. Diagnose and repair per TSB #18-112-16. Possible repair payment reimbursement, see warranty D-16-26 | Vehicle requires reflash Repair per TSB and retest |
| Chrysler | 2010 built prior to 2/20/2010 | 300, Charger, Challenger 3.5L (5 speed automatic transmission) | Fail for monitor readiness
Or MIL illumination: P0456, P0452, P1115 |
Reflash available. See Chrysler TSB #18-008-10 | Vehicle requires reflash Repair per TSB and retest |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Dodge | 1998-2006 | Ram 2500, Ram 3500 (diesel) [Federal certified] | Federal diesel vehicle over 8,500 GVWR is not OBD-II certified. | Federal diesel vehicles over 8,500 GVWR were not built to comply with OBD-II or Fed OBD standards. | Test normally BAR-OIS will ignore incomplete continuous monitors. If the vehicle fails to communicate, use the result of the bulb check for the overall result of the OBD Test if the analyzer offers this option. |
| Dodge | 1999-2000 | Caravan with 3.0L engine built after 12/1/1998
|
EGR Monitor will not complete at high altitude | Reflash available. Confirm all systems functioning. | Vehicle requires reflash Repair per TSB, run monitors then retest. |
| Dodge | 2003 | Dakota, Durango and Ram Trucks with 4.7L engine [California or 50 State certified] | Catalyst monitor readiness status shows as not supported | Broken vehicle, repair per TSB #18-032-10 with lifetime warranty | Test normally
OIS ignores unsupported monitors |
| Dodge | 2003 | Ram Truck 5.9L (Cummins diesel) [California certified] | MIL light is commanded on but check engine light is not illuminated and no DTCs are stored. | Vehicle design anomaly Recall campaign #K01 for ECM reflash applies to California certified vehicles only. | Test normally
OIS ignores MIL Command if no DTCs are present on this vehicle Advise motorist of Recall Campaign #K01 if the vehicle is California certified. |
| Dodge | 2003-2004 | 25004X2 and Sprinter 35004X2 (diesel) [2003 Federal certified] [2004 Federal certified] | Federal diesel vehicle over 8,500 GVWR is not OBD-II certified. | Federal diesel vehicles over 8,500 GVWR were not built to comply with OBD-II or Fed OBD standards. | Test normally BAR-OIS will ignore incomplete continuous monitors. If the vehicle fails to communicate, use the result of the bulb check for the overall result of the OBD Test if the analyzer offers this option. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Dodge | 2004-2005
built after 12/7/2003 |
Ram Truck 5.9L (Cummins diesel) [California certified] | Comprehensive component monitor will not complete. | Vehicle design anomaly
Re-flash available per TSB #18-030-10 with lifetime warranty per TSB #18-003-11 |
Test normally
OIS ignores comprehensive component monitor readiness Advise motorist of fix with lifetime warranty per TSB #18-003-11 |
| Dodge | 2004-2006 | 2500 3500 Sprinter (diesel) | EGR/VVT monitor will not complete. | ECU software error.
|
Test normally. OIS will ignore EGR/VVT monitor. |
| Dodge | 2005 | Ram Truck 5.9L (Cummins diesel) [Federal certified] | Misfire and Comprehensive Components monitors will not complete. | Vehicle design anomaly | Test normally
OIS ignores misfire and comprehensive component monitor readiness |
| Dodge | 2006-2007 | Ram Truck 5.9L, 6.7L (Cummins diesel) [California certified] | Fuel System and Comprehensive Components monitors will not complete. | Recall campaign #K01 for ECM reflash applies to California certified vehicles only. | Test normally
OIS ignores fuel and comprehensive component monitor readiness Advise motorist of Recall Campaign #K01 if the vehicle is California certified. |
| Dodge | 2006-2007 | Ram Truck with 5.9L (ETC or ETH) built after 1/1/06, [Federal Certified], Cab Chassis with 6.7L (ETJ) built before 1/11/07 (Cummins diesel) [Federal certified] | Fuel System and Comprehensive Components monitors will not complete. | TSB #18-017-10 for ECM reflash applies to Federal certified vehicles only. | Test normally
OIS ignores fuel and comprehensive component monitor readiness. Advise motorist of TSB #18-017-10 if the vehicle is Federal certified. |
| Dodge | 2010 built before 2/20/10 | 300, Charger, Challenger 3.5L (5 speed automatic transmission) | Evaporative monitor will not set | Evaporative leak detection monitor may not set to ready. | Test normally Inform consumer of TSB #18-008-10 Revision A. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Ford | 1998-2003 | Truck 7.3L (diesel) | Engine could shut off when requesting Mode $09 data with aftermarket scan tool. | Vehicle design anomaly | Test normally OIS programmed to skip Mode $09 data request on these vehicles |
| Ford | 1998-2004 | F250, F350, E350, E450, E Super Duty, Econo Commercial S- Duty, Econo RV S- Duty (diesel) [Federal certified] | Federal diesel vehicle over 8,500 GVWR is not OBD-II certified. | Federal diesel vehicles over 8,500 GVWR were not built to comply with OBD-II or Fed OBD standards. | Test normally BAR-OIS will ignore incomplete continuous monitors. If the vehicle fails to communicate, use the result of the bulb check for the overall result of the OBD Test if the analyzer offers this option. |
| Ford | 2000-2004 | F250, F350, E350, Excursion (gasoline) [Federal certified] | Message appears during OBD II test stating, “Unable to confirm this Vehicle’s OBD II requirements. Does this vehicle have OBD II?” | Federally certified vehicle may not be certified to OBD II standards. | Check under-hood emission
label to determine OBD certification status. Enter correct type into OIS and follow OIS prompts. OIS may state a BAR-97 test is required on vehicles without OBDII. |
| Ford | 2003 | Focus | Fail for readiness | Monitors may be difficult to complete. | Broken Vehicle.
Reflash PCM per TSB #06-7-5. Then test normally. |
| Ford | 2004 | E350 Super duty 5.4 (gas) | Failure to set CAT monitor | Vehicle design anomaly Recall #15E06 dated 1/13/2016 may apply. Reflash ECM so CAT monitor will set. | Vehicle requires reflash.
Repair per recall and retest. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Ford | 2011 | Edge, Explorer 3.5L & 3.7L | Vehicle fails for readiness. Some vehicles do not set readiness monitors. | Some vehicles clear the OBD-II diagnostic data on every engine start and/or incorrectly report the VIN. Reprogram or update vehicle’s calibration. Perform monitor drive cycle.
|
Please consult Ford Emission Recall #13E04 for applicability.
Owner must ensure recall is performed if required and all monitor drive cycles are completed prior to Smog Check testing. |
| Freightliner | 1998-2004 | M Line Walk In Van [GVWR 6,001-14,000] (diesel) [Federal certified] | Vehicle is not equipped with OBD II | OBD not required in federally certified vehicles in this GVWR range during these years | OIS programmed to skip the OBD functional test |
| Freightliner | 2004-2006 | Sprinter (diesel) | EGR/VVT monitor will not complete. | ECU software error. | Test normally. OIS will ignore EGR/VVT monitor. |
| GM | 2000 – 2008 | Various models, and Silverado 1500 | OIS prompts for no vehicle voltage | No power on vehicle’s OBDII connector (DLC pin 16). Possible blown fuse. | Use auxiliary DAD cables / power supply per DAD manufacturer’s instructions |
| GM | 2015-2017 | All gasoline powered | Fail for readiness. | Post catalyst oxygen sensor monitor will not run until after 1,000 mile catalyst break in. See Bulletin #15NA-010 | Inspect vehicle after 1,000 miles or send to Referee. |
| GMC | 1998-2005 | DIESEL C/K2500 & C/K 3500 (including Suburban and Sierra), Savana G3500, Workhorse P30 Forward Cntl | Federal diesel vehicle over 8,500 GVWR is not OBD-II certified. | Federal diesel vehicles over 8,500 GVWR were not built to comply with OBD-II or Fed OBD standards. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore incomplete continuous monitors. If the vehicle fails to communicate, use the result of the bulb check for the overall result of the OBD Test if the analyzer offers this option. |
| GMC | 1999-2005 | W3500 W35042 (box truck) [GVWR 10,001 – 14,000] (diesel) [Federal certified] | Vehicle is not equipped with OBD II | OBD not required in federally certified vehicles in this GVWR range during these years | OIS programmed to skip the OBD functional test |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| GMC | 2000-2002 | Sonoma (2WD),
2.2L I-4 (E85) |
Monitors won’t set on certain flex fuel models, VINs listed below.
YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 1GMXT02.2122 2GMXT02.2122 YGMXT02.2121 digit: YGMXT02.2122 (VIN 8th 5) |
System monitors disabled for operation > E15 blends: O2 Sensor Heater, Secondary Air, Catalyst.
System monitors disabled for operation > E10 blends: Evaporative leak check. Desensitized O2 Senor monitor implemented; only reports faults during operation < E15 blends. |
All 11 readiness monitors ignored in OIS |
| GMC | 2000-2005 | Sierra, Yukon, Savana (gasoline) [Federal certified] | Message appears during OIS OBD II test stating, “Unable to confirm this Vehicle’s OBD II requirements. Does this vehicle have OBD II?” | Federally certified vehicle may not be certified to OBD II standards. | Check under-hood emission label to determine OBD certification status. Enter correct type into OIS and follow OIS prompts. OIS may state a BAR-97 test is required on vehicles without OBDII. |
| GMC | 2002 | Sierra C/K 2500HD (diesel) | Failure to set EGR monitor | Difficult drive cycle. | OIS reprogrammed 10/13/2016 to allow monitor to be incomplete. |
| Hyundai | 2002 | Sonata | Fail for readiness | Monitors are difficult to complete; perform drive cycle two times. | Run drive cycle. See TSB #02-36-030 |
| Hyundai | 2003 | Tiburon | Will not communicate with generic OBD test equipment. | Pin 5 not grounded.
Ground pin 5 by jumping to pin 4 in DLC per TSB. |
Test normally on OIS
If using generic OBD test equipment, perform recall campaign #057 and Hyundai TSB #03-01-00301. |
| Infiniti | 2000 -2001 | I30 | Failure to set catalyst monitor | Only OEM scan tool shows OBD catalyst code. | Test catalyst and replace if defective |
| Infiniti | 2000 -2001 | I30 | Fail for readiness | Vehicle has difficulty completing all monitors during normal driving. | Run drive cycle |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Isuzu
|
1998-2005 | NPR [GVWR 10,001- – 14,000] (diesel) [Federal certified] | Vehicle is not equipped with OBD II | OBD not required in federally certified vehicles in this GVWR range during these years | OIS programmed to skip the OBD functional test |
| Isuzu | 2000-2002 | Hombre (2WD) 2.2L I-4 (E85) | Monitors wont set on certain flex fuel models, VINs listed below.
YGMXT02.2121 YGMXT02.2122 1GMXT02.2122 2GMXT02.2122 YGMXT02.2121 digit: YGMXT02.2122 (VIN 8th 5) |
System monitors disabled for operation > E15 blends: O2 Sensor Heater, Secondary Air, Catalyst.
System monitors disabled for operation > E10 blends: Evaporative leak check. Desensitized O2 Sensor monitor implemented; only reports faults during operation < E15 blends. |
OIS ignores all 11 readiness monitors |
| Jeep | 2005-2006 | Wrangler | O2 sensor, O2 heater, and catalyst readiness monitors may indicate not ready. | Vehicle design anomaly. TSB #25-005-13 Rev. A contains wiring modification to make vehicle ready. | OIS allows incomplete O2 heater monitor |
| Jeep | 2010-2011
|
Wrangler 3.8L | Failure to set Oxygen sensor monitor. PCM not running monitor frequently enough. | Recall L34 (m/t) through 9/10/2010. Recall L35 (a/t) through 3/26/2011, and/or OEM drive cycle not working. | Reflash PCM per TSB 18027-10.
May need to run special drive cycle to set 02 monitor. [Coast from 70 to 30mph three times then pullover and restart engine.] |
| Kia | 2009 | Borrego LX/EX 3.8L | Fail for readiness. Vehicle may not set EGR monitor | Vehicle has difficulty completing EGR monitor.
Difficult to run drive cycle. |
OIS reprogrammed 12/7/2017 to allow EGR/VVT monitor to be incomplete. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Lexus | 2007 | RX400 Hybrid | Fail for oxygen sensor (air/fuel) monitor readiness Air conditioning readiness monitor mistakenly set to supported instead of unsupported. | Air Fuel monitor issue. Perform software update to vehicle at no charge per Lexus campaign FLD with TSB #L-SB-0027-15. | If fails for incomplete oxygen sensor monitor, advise motorist recall may be required. Recall status: use |
| Lincoln | 2011 | MKX 3.5L & 3.7L | Vehicle fails for readiness. Some vehicles do not set readiness monitors | Some vehicles clear the OBD-II diagnostic data on every engine start and/or incorrectly report the VIN. Reprogram or update vehicle’s calibration. Perform monitor drive cycle. | Please consult Ford Emission Recall #13E04 for applicability. Owner must ensure recall is performed if required and all monitor drive cycles are completed prior to Smog Check testing. |
| Mazda | 2000 | MPV | Failure to set Catalyst monitor. | May need catalyst and/or oxygen sensor. Diagnose and repair | Likely broken vehicle; Repair and Retest |
| Mazda | 2002-2003 | B3000 (2WD) 3.0L V-6 (E85) | Readiness monitors will not set on certain flex fuel models. | Monitors disabled for operation >E10 blends: Catalyst.
Desensitized evaporative leak/purge check monitor to detect gross leak for operation >E75 blends (monitor fully compliant up to E75 blends). |
OIS ignores all 11 readiness monitors |
| Mazda | 2003-2004 | Mazda 6 | Some vehicles may have a false MIL illumination during inspection with multiple Ucode DTCs during OBDII test. The following OBD Codes may be set. (U1900-ABS, U2516-ABS, U1900-FF- IC, U2516FF-IC, U0073-FF- PCM, U0073-FF-TCM, U0100-FFTCM) | PCM sensitive to OBD tool connect or disconnect to DLC with ignition in the “On” position, or when the engine is running.
See Mazda Service Bulletin #01-002/05 Dated 01/13/2005. Erase trouble codes, disconnect tool when ignition switch off. Reset monitors. |
Follow OIS prompts – connect/disconnect DAD to vehicle only when key off. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Mazda | 2005 | Mazda 6 (with 2.3 only) | Some vehicles may have a false MIL illumination during inspection with multiple Ucode DTCs during OBDII test. The following OBD Codes may be set. (U1900-ABS, U2516ABS, U1900-FF- IC, U2516FF-IC, U0073-FF- PCM, U0073-FF-TCM, U0100-FFTCM) | PCM sensitive to OBD tool connect or disconnect to
DLC with ignition in the “On” position, or when the engine is running. See Mazda Service Bulletin #01-002/05 Dated 01/13/2005. Erase trouble codes, disconnect tool when ignition switch off. Reset monitors. |
Follow OIS prompts – connect/disconnect DAD to vehicle only when key off. |
| Mazda | 2003-2005 | Mazda 6 – 2.3 engine non PZEV (built May 20, 2002 – July 2, 2005) | Some vehicles may have a false MIL illumination during inspection. This will cause the vehicle to fail the test, although the vehicle itself has no problem. | PCM sensitive to OBD tool connect or disconnect to
DLC with ignition in the “On” position, or when the engine is running. See TSB #01-024/05. If vehicle within VIN range reprogram PCM and TCM. Or Earlier Emission Recall TSB #1303F to Reprogram PCM applicable to certain VINs. |
Follow OIS prompts – connect/disconnect DAD when key off. |
| Mitsubishi Fuso | 1998-2004 | FE639/FG639 [GVWR 10,001 –14,000] (diesel) [Federal certified] | Vehicle is not equipped with OBDII | OBD not required in federally certified vehicles in this GVWR range during these years | OIS programmed to skip the OBD functional test |
| Mitsubishi | 2000-2001 | Montero, Montero Sport, Diamante, 3000GT Mirage, Galant, Expo/Expo LRV, and Eclipse models (except 2.0L non—turbo 420A engine models) | Fail for monitor readiness | Some monitors are difficult to complete. | Follow recommended drive cycles.
See Mitsubishi service manual. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Nissan | 1999-2007 | UD1200, [GVWR 10,001-14,000] (Diesel) [Federal certified] | Vehicle is not equipped with OBDII | OBD not required in federally certified vehicles in this GVWR range during these years | OIS programmed
2/26/2016 to skip the OBD functional test |
| Nissan | 2000-2001 | Maxima
|
Failure to set catalyst monitor | Only OEM scan tool shows OBD catalyst code. | Test catalyst and replace if defective |
| Nissan | 2000-2006 | All models | Fail for monitor readiness | Incomplete monitors during normal driving.
Follow drive cycle for that specific year, make, model, engine, certification, transmission. Run entire drive pattern even if only one monitor unset. |
Follow drive cycle.
See owner’s manual. |
| Plymouth | 1999-2000 | Voyager with 3.0L engine built after 12/1/1998
|
EGR Monitor will not complete at high altitude | Reflash available. Confirm all systems functioning. | Vehicle requires reflash
Repair per TSB, run monitors then retest. |
| Plymouth | 2000 | Voyager 3.3L V-6 (E-85) | Readiness monitors will not set on certain flex fuel models, VINs listed below. digit: WCRXT03.32BP (VIN 8th G) | All monitors disabled for operation >E30 and ethanol fuel content learning. | OIS ignores all 11 readiness monitors |
| Suzuki | 2001 | Aerio | Fail for monitor readiness | Monitors can be difficult to complete. | Follow drive cycle. See OBD
Clearinghouse or Suzuki service information. |
| Suzuki | 2004 | Forenza | Fail for monitor readiness | Monitors can be difficult to complete. | Follow drive cycle. See OBD Clearinghouse or Suzuki service information. |
| Toyota | 2000-2006 | All models | Fail for monitor readiness | Monitors can be difficult to complete. | Follow drive cycle. See Toyota service information. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| Toyota | 2003-2004 | 4 Runner | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) light may illuminate if CAN protocol attempted with aftermarket scan tool. | Vehicle loses stability control calibration when CAN protocol attempted. Follow service procedure to reset zero-point calibration. | OIS will not attempt to communicate via CAN protocol on these vehicles. |
| Toyota | 2007 | Highlander Hybrid | Fail for oxygen sensor (air/fuel) monitor readiness | Air Fuel monitor issue.
Perform software update to vehicle at no charge per Toyota Special Service Campaign F0P, dated August 20, 2015 and TSB #0042-15. |
If fails for incomplete oxygen sensor monitor, advise motorist recall may be required. Recall status: use |
| Volvo | 2000 | S40 / V40 | Failure to set Comprehensive, Oxygen sensor, and Catalyst monitors | Defective ECM | Send to Referee for inspection only if comprehensive, oxygen sensor, and catalyst monitors unset.
If any additional failures exist, they must be repaired before the Referee inspection. |
| Volvo | 2004-2006 | S40, V50 | Air conditioning readiness monitor mistakenly set to supported instead of unsupported. | Vehicle design anomaly | OIS ignores A/C monitor status. |
| Volvo | 2005-2007 | XC90 | Air conditioning readiness monitor mistakenly set to supported instead of unsupported. | Vehicle design anomaly | OIS ignores A/C monitor status. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instruction to Inspector |
| VW | 2000-2005 | Passat | May fail for no OBD communication.
No response or Only Transmission Control Module responds to DADs requests. ABS and/or brake lamp illuminated in instrument panel cluster |
Broken ground bond wire in ABS module causes diagnostic communication issues with the ABS module, ECM, and TCM.
Diagnose and repair per VW TSB #45 15 01, dated September 21, 2015. |
Likely Broken Vehicle Repair and retest |
BAR-97 EIS Vehicles of Interest (OBD)
Table 5 below includes 1996-1999 model-year vehicles that have a monitor readiness issue with the OBD test portion of a BAR-97 EIS inspection. In most cases, the BAR-97 EIS is programmed to accommodate vehicles with a design anomaly.
Table 5: BAR-97 EIS Vehicles of Interest (OBD)
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instructions to Inspector |
| BMW | 1996 | 7-Series, 8-Series 5.0L, 5.4L | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Chrysler | 1996 | Cirrus, Concord, LHS Sebring Convertible | All monitors reset to incomplete upon every ignition key-off. | Recall campaign #678 applies to California certified vehicles originally sold in California.
TSB #18-005-01 (with lifetime warranty) applies to federal certified and California certified originally sold in northeast states. |
Comply with recall, then test as normal. |
| Chrysler | 1996 | Concord, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Town & Country 2.0L, 2.4L, 2.5L, 3.3L, 3.5L | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Chrysler | 1998-1999 | Town & Country 3.3L Flex Fuel | Monitors may not function when ethanol is detected by the vehicle. | N/A | Test as normal |
| Dodge | 1996 | Stratus, Intrepid, Neon | All monitors reset to incomplete upon every ignition key-off | Recall campaign #678 applies to California certified vehicles originally sold in California. TSB #18-005-01 (with lifetime warranty) applies to federal certified and California certified originally sold in northeast states. | Comply with recall, then test as normal. |
| Dodge | 1996 | Avenger, Stratus 2.0L manual | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instructions to Inspector |
| Dodge | 1996 | Stealth 3.0L | All monitors reset to incomplete upon every ignition key-off | These vehicles are not reflashable. | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Dodge | 1998-1999 | Caravan
3.3L Flex Fuel |
Monitors may not function when ethanol is detected by the vehicle. | N/A | Test as normal |
| Eagle | 1996 | Vision | All monitors reset to incomplete upon every ignition key-off | Recall campaign #678 applies to California certified vehicles originally sold in California.
TSB #18-005-01 (with lifetime warranty) applies to federal certified and California certified originally sold in northeast states. |
Comply with TSB, then test as normal. |
| Eagle | 1996-1997 | Talon 2.0L | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Hyundai | 1996 | Accent 1.5L
Elantra 1.8L Sonata 2.0L |
Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Hyundai | 1997-1998 | Sonata 2.0L, 3.0L | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| lnfiniti | 1996 | All models | Catalyst and evaporative system monitors are difficult to complete | Follow drive cycle for specific vehicle model per TSB #ITB98-011F, June 7, 2013. | Test as normal. |
| Kia | 1996 | Sephia Sportage | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Lexus | 1996-1999 | All models | Monitors can be difficult to complete | Follow drive cycles in Lexus service information. | Test as normal. |
| MercedesBenz | 1996 | C220, E320, C280, S320, SL320 | The MIL illuminates when a scan tool is connected to the DLC. Trouble codes are not stored. | If the OBD II connector is used as the RPM source during the Smog Check, the MIL will illuminate. | Do not connect the OBD II connector until the analyzer prompts for the OBD II functional test. Use the conventional contact or non-contact method to obtain an rpm signal. |
| Mitsubishi | 1996-1997 | All Models | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instructions to Inspector |
| Mitsubishi | 1998 | Eclipse (all), Galant 2.4L, Mirage, Montero Sport 2.4L | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Mitsubishi | 1998 | 3000GT, Diamante, Galant 2.3L, Montero, Montero Sport 3.0L | Some monitors are difficult to complete. | Follow recommended drive cycles in Mitsubishi service manual. | Test as normal. |
| Mitsubishi | 1999 | All models | Some monitors are difficult to complete. | Follow recommended drive cycles in Mitsubishi service manual. | Test as normal. |
| Nissan | 1996 | Sentra 1.6L and 2.0L manual, 200SX 1.6L, 240SX 2.4L, Maxima 3.0L, Pickup 2.4L | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Nissan | 1996-1997 | All models | Catalyst and evaporative system monitors are difficult to complete. | Follow recommended drive cycle for specific model per Nissan TSB #NTB98018G, June 7, 2013. | Comply with TSB, then test as normal. |
| Nissan | 1999 | All models | Monitors can be difficult to complete. | Follow owner’s manual drive cycle to achieve readiness. | Test as normal. |
| Plymouth | 1996 | Breeze, Neon | All monitors reset to incomplete upon every ignition key-off. | Recall campaign #678 applies to California certified vehicles originally sold in California.
TSB #18-005-01 (with lifetime warranty) applies to federal certified and California certified originally sold in northeast states. |
Comply with recall, then test as normal. |
| Plymouth | 1998-1999 | Voyager 3.3L Flex Fuel | Monitors may not function when ethanol is detected by the vehicle. | N/A | Test as normal. |
| Saab | 1996-1998 | 900 2.3L (B234 with Motronic 4.1) | Monitors difficult to complete. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Saab | 1996-1998 | All models | Catalyst and evaporative system monitors are difficult to complete. | Saab Service Instruction No. 248-9037 describes the correct drive cycle for completion of the monitors. | Comply with TSB, then test as normal. |
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instructions to Inspector |
| Subaru | 1996 | All models | Readiness cleared at key- off. | N/A | EIS ignores readiness status. |
| Toyota | 1996-1999 | All models | Monitors can be difficult to complete. | Follow drive cycles in Toyota service information. | Test as normal. |
| Toyota | 1996-1997 | Tercel, Paseo | Evaporative system monitor will never complete or is unsupported. | N/A | The EIS allows any one monitor to be incomplete.
Test as normal. |
| VW | 1997-1999 | Passat | May fail for no OBD communication.
No response or Only Transmission Control Module responds to DADs requests. ABS and/or brake lamp illuminated in instrument panel cluster. |
Broken ground bond wire in ABS module causes diagnostic communication issues with the ABS module, ECM, and TCM.
Diagnose and repair per VW TSB #45 15 01, dated September 21, 2015. |
Likely Broken Vehicle. Repair and retest. |
| Volvo | 1996-1998 | All models | Monitors difficult to complete. | Follow recommended drive cycles in Service Bulletin 25-19 | EIS ignores readiness status. |
Permanent DTC Vehicles of Concern
Table 6: Permanent DTC Vehicles of Concern
| Make | Year | Model | Issue | Cause and Possible Remedy | Instructions to Inspector |
| Ford | 2011-2014 | Mustang 3.7 L & 5.0 L (gasoline) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Code P0315 | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. | Refer the motorist to Ford for Customer Satisfaction Program 17N01 |
| Ram | 2014-2017 | Ram 1500 (diesel) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Code P1D30 | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore this code until a solution becomes available. |
| Jeep | 2014-2017 | Grand Cherokee (diesel) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Code P1D30 | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore this code until a solution becomes available. |
| Dodge | 2012-2015 | Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango (gasoline) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Code U0140 | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore this code until a solution becomes available. |
| Jeep | 2014 | Grand Cherokee (gasoline) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Code U0140 | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore this code until a solution becomes available. |
| Ram | 2013-2014 | Ram 1500 (gasoline) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Code U0140 | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore this code until a solution becomes available. |
| Mercedes | 2014-2015 | Sprinter 2500 Sprinter 3500 (diesel) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Codes P202A, P203A, P208A, P20B9, P20BD, P20BE or P20FA | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore these codes until a solution becomes available. |
| Mercedes | 2010-2013 | 350 Bluetec | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Codes P203D, P20B6, P20BD or P20BE | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore these codes until a solution becomes available. |
| Freightliner | 2014-2015 | Sprinter 2500 Sprinter 3500 (diesel) | Vehicle fails for Permanent Fault Codes P202A, P203A, P208A, P20B9, P20BD, P20BE or P20FA | Vehicle not self-clearing permanent fault code. Seeking solution with OEM. | Test normally. BAR-OIS will ignore these codes until a solution becomes available. |
[1] “Gas” includes gasoline, propane, natural gas (CNG, LNG, LPG)
[2] The continuous monitors (misfire, fuel, comprehensive components are ignored during OBD test of “gas” vehicles.
[3] Required data typically means data from OBD addresses: Mode $01 PID $00, Mode $01 PID $01. Mode $01 PID $00 returns what data is supported on the vehicle. Mode $01 PID $01 returns MIL status, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and monitor status.
[4] Some 2010 vehicles do not support PDTC. Those without support for PDTC will not be subject to the PDTC check.
[5] A vehicle with a PDTC stored will fail the PDTC check regardless of whether the MIL is commanded ON or OFF.
[6] PDTC presence will be ignored if the vehicle has completed at least 15 warm-up cycles and been driven at least 200 miles since its OBD information was last cleared (as determined by Mode $01 PID $30 and $31).
[7] BAR is aware of some vehicles that have trouble properly clearing certain PDTCs. BAR is working with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to ensure that known problematic vehicles are addressed by vehicle manufacturers. Until then, these codes will be ignored by BAR-OIS. See Table 6 for a list of these vehicles.
[8] Vehicle manufacturers have issued extended warranties, recalls and repair campaigns for some vehicles that have trouble properly clearing PDTCs. These vehicles will be listed in Table 6. When one of these vehicles fails for the PDTC listed in Table 6, please refer the motorist to the dealer for covered repairs.
https://www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/Industry_Resources/Smog_Check_Manual_and_Reference_Guides.aspx
https://www.bar.ca.gov/pdf/On-Board_Diagnostic_Test_Reference.pdf
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- ✔Compatible with 98% Vehicles: ZM201 OBD2 scanner for car is compatible with most cars after 1996(USA)/2002(EU)/2008(Asia). If your car has an OBD2 port (16Pin), and the production time meets the above timeline, then your vehicle is compatible. But it is not compatible with new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and models that do not comply with the OBD2 protocol.
- ✔Convenient Shortcut Functions: The addition of shortcut keys enhances the user experience. Pressing F1 enables you to quickly retrieve trouble codes, while F2 provides instant access to I/M readiness information. We've also introduced left and right navigation buttons (the previous model had only up and down buttons), making operation even more convenient.
Bestseller No. 8
Autel OBD2 Scanner MS309 Universal Car Engine Fault Code Reader, Check Engine Light and Emission Monitor Status, OBDII CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool
- 🔥【On-Screen DTC Definition, Save Time & Easy To Use】Autel MS309 OBD2 code reader with UPGRADED CHIP to retrive and clear generic(P0, P2, P3 and U0), manufacturer-specific(P1, P3 and U1) and pending codes, and display DTCs(Diagnostic Trouble Codes) meanings under the codes based on the built-in database(more than 3000 codes). Don't need to spend much time to search meanings on the internet. This advanced plug-and-play MS309 scanner saves you time - a must-have obd2 scanner for each car owner.
- 🔥【Retrieve Freeze Frame Data &Vehicle info】The more specific the information available, the clearer the problem. The OBD2 scanner MS309 can retrieve freeze frame data, including important engine parameters like RPM, fuel pressure, fuel trim, engine coolant temperature, etc. Also it can retrieve Vehicle Information such as VIN number, Calibration ID(s), Calibration Verification Nos. (CVNs), etc, which is useful to check whether the ECU matches when you are buying a used car.
- 🔥【Read Codes & Clear Codes】Knowing the codes in advance will brace you for the repair cost estimate so that you won't be fooled and get overcharged by the repair shop.This Autel MaxiScan MS309 obd2 scanner scans OBD2-compliant vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in seconds to pinpoint emission-related issues. The little guy can do many basic but necessary works: read/clear codes, view DTC definition, turn off check engine light, check I/M Readiness status, retrieve freeze frame data and vehicle info.
- 🔥【Turn Off Check Engine Light】When your car detects an emission related problem, Check Engine Light will be turned on. Do you want to spend hundreds of dollars to turn off this light every time, maybe it's just a gas cap that's not tightened or needs to change bad parts like spark plugs and ignition coils? With Autel MS309 scan tool, you can read code to quickly find out why the check engine light is on and reset it.
- 🔥【Ready For Annual Smog Check】If the OBD II Readiness Monitors on your car are not “Ready”, your car may fail the smog check. MS309 OBD2 scanner can retrieve I/M Readiness status to check the monitors like misfire monitor, fuel system monitor, comprehensive components monitor, catalyst monitor, O2 sensors, EVAP, etc, to help your car ready pass the annual smog check. That way you won't waste time and money on a failed smoke check.
Bestseller No. 9
OBD2 Scanner Code Reader Tool: OBD Car Diagnostic Scan Tool - Auto Car Engine Fault Code Reader for All OBDII Protocol Cars Since 1996 - Compatible with Ford BMW Toyota Honda Cars ects (Orange)
- Multi-Functions OBD2 code reader: OBD Scanner has the professional-grade OBD functions you need to help fix the cause of your engine light. It can pinpoint the cause of warning lights, provide accurate and fast results, it's your time and money saver. Car diagnostic scanner functions include: Read and Clear DTC, view Freeze frame, read I/M readiness, retrieve Vehicle info, Live data, Data stream, built-in 35,901 DTC library, Voltage test, RT curve, 02 sensor test, EVAP.
- Wide Compatibility: The OBD2 code reader is truly compatible with over 98% of vehicles. Car OBD2 Scanner Code Reader supports up to 9 protocols and is compatible with most cars after 1996 (USA), 1998 (Canada), 2002 (EU), and 2008 (Asia). Work with 12V diesel vehicles too. Notes: CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool not compatible with new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles, diesel engines, and vehicles that do not comply with the OBD2 protocol. Please refer to your vehicle model before purchasing.
- 35,901 DTC Data Lookup: Unlike traditional mode car diagnostic scanners, this innovative Engine Fault Code Reader Scanner for All OBDii Protocol Cars Since 1996 has a database of up to 35,901 DTCs, which can quickly help diagnose and resolve your vehicle's issues, saving you time and surpassing the functionality of most conventional OBD databases on the market. Plug and play OBD2 Scanner tester, no need for batteries or chargers, environmentally friendly and convenient.
- User-Friendly Design: The 2.8-inch color OBD2 gauge display (240 x 320 pixels) is clear and visible in various lighting conditions, enhancing your user experience. The 90cm cable is made of flexible insulated material for a comfortable feel and increased safety. It weighs 210g and measures 7.0 x 3.4 x 0.9 inches. OBD2 scanner Supports 8 languages: English, German, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Dutch.
- Not Compatible with ABS-Airbag Codes: This full ODB2 error code reader is specifically designed to diagnose and clear engine-related faults and is not suitable for non-OBDII fault inquiries, such as ABS-airbag-SRS codes, etc. The device features three intelligent indicator lights for a more intuitive experience, making it suitable for beginners, vehicle owners, home mechanics, car enthusiasts, as well as service and maintenance technicians.
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TOPDON TopScan OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth, Bi-Directional Scanner Wireless All System Diagnostic Tool for iOS & Android, 8+ Hot Reset, Repair Guides, Check Engine Car Code Reader, Performance Test
- 8+ Popular Functions, Full System Diagnosis: TopScan Lite supports OBD2 full system diagnosis functions, including read/clear codes, ECU information,AUTO VIN, viewing real-time data, and active tests. It offers 8+ reset functions: Oil Reset, Throttle Adaptation, EPB Reset, Steering Angle Reset, DPF Regeneration, ABS Bleeding, BMS Reset, and Airbag Reset. By these functions, you can save on unnecessary repair costs and reduce repair times significantly.
- Bi-directional Control, Quickly Locate Problems: The bi-directional scan tool enables you to send commands from your smartphone directly to the vehicle's ECU for active testing. This feature helps to quickly narrow down problem areas, such as A/C clutch, windows, doors, sunroof, etc., reducing the mechanic's diagnostic time and can help DIY users locate faults more easily. Additionally, TopScan Lite provides fault analysis and repair guidance, helping you solve problems efficiently.
- Bluetooth Quick Pairing in Seconds: With the upgraded 5.0 Bluetooth system, TopScan Lite ensures a faster connection, eliminating the hassle of wires.The bluetooth pairing process needs to be completed in the application (IOS: TOPGURU&Android: TopScan). you can download our app from APP Store and Google play. TopScan Lite provides one software updates with no fee. (Tips: Cannot support 32-bit cell phones}
- Performance Testing: Always Know Your Vehicle's Condition, TopScan Lite supports speed performance testing, allowing you to analyze speed changes and calculate engine displacement efficiency,the higher the VE volumetric efficiency, the better the power output performance of the engine.
- 4- Repair Guides, Your Online Assistant: TopScan Lite has launched 4 functions that are most touching for all car owners, DIY enthusiasts, and mechanics: TSB factory technical bulletins, easier and more convenient search. The OBD common fault code repair guidance, leading you to solve problems quickly. DLC diagnostic seat location, quickly positioning. Fault code database, telling you the reasons and solutions for all fault lights, saying goodbye to complicated methods.
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