Tranzor

Well, got my tab renewal notice in the mail today for the Camaro... and, it has to pass emissions for the first time.

So, any tips I should know about from other people who've had their modified cars tested? I know it's just a scan test, and the only codes it ever throws is a once-in-awhile "O2 slow switching" code. As long as I clear any codes before testing, it should be ok right?

I'm sure they won't be suspicious of me when I roll in there, thumping away and making people's eyes water.

Rokko

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I have hptuner for your year, we could disable the codes it throws, then after you get tested we'll enable them again.

Think that'll work or help??

CHarris

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Don't clear them "right before" you go in. There are some tests that take time and they might look at those.

Poik

Yeah. My dad's car (2001) was throwing a code, so we reset it with the OBD2 scanner and he took it in for emissions, and there is like a "relearn" period for each of the monitors, and if you haven't driven it for enough time, or enough startups cycles, you won't pass.

I've gotta pass emissions in my Camaro again soon, and I have the OBD1 in there.. Trying to think of my options...

vtec this

Jason, this did not work for me. I did all of the correct steps is doing the GM driving cycle along with numerous startup cycles to no avail.

I had to set all my emissions codes to "no error reported" in order to get my car to pass. I literally drove my car to the testing center, installed the tune, ran the emissions test, reinstalled the other tune and drove away with my passing grade.

If you would like to borrow the tune for your test, just let me know.

Tranzor

Hmmm... that's interesting, Ryan! I think I might have to borrow that tune since our cams are so similar... which tuning software do you use?

WAHUSKER

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No Error Reported is correct. Turning them off is not! You will fail if they see one turned off. And if your car is idling PIG rich, they have the option of sniffing your car (or so I'm told) so you might want to tweak the tune before you go.

93TAWicked1

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I'm in the same boat although I just have LT's. I think I may just pick up a set of Cats and have them put on, please the emission gods and the neighbors.

Technically it still won't pass a visual but the Oregon DEQ's are pretty lax on that stuff. Good luck Jason and let us know how it goes!!

NWDragRacer

There is currently NO visual inspection in WA.

SeaHawk

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I had problems with the tests completing and was at a deadline... Turning the codes to no error makes all the tests set to complete immediately, just as Santa says!

Saved my butt (and the tests finally did complete legitimately several weeks later, FWIW). I just don't drive it enough, and a few of those tests are real b%tches to hit all the requirements for them to start.

Rokko

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ahhh, so you leave the ses enable checked "on" but switch the error mode to "no error reported"

is that correct?

Ackattack1

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Kitsap doesn't have emmisions testing

Rokko

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Not yet.....

Tranzor

I'm assuming you can do that with HP Tuners, right? Might just be easier to modify my current tune to that rather than uploading a tune just for that day.

Rokko

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Yes sir, I have my laptop loaded in my car for todays time hits before elims.

Tranzor

Sweet, let's git 'er done!

vtec this

Jason, I have HPTuners for 2001 Fbody if you need. Just let me know.

LSxChevelle

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I passed just by deleting the codes w/ LS1 Edit...

93TAWicked1

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Did you go yet?

vetred

Yep,.all of this is good and remember the hotter your cats are the better they work! So put at least 20 to 30 min.s on your driving time! please post the results as Im looking to do similer set up soon!