Are windows required for NJ inspection?

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May 12, 2007 | 03:18 PM

ryanfx

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Are windows required for NJ inspection?

I recently got a tune from PCM4less (amazing job btw) so my car will fully pass OBDII. Only problem is I have 5% tinted windows so I can't quite roll through inspection. Can I pull my fuse/ disconnect the wiring / lower my window and still pass? I can't quite find anything that says if windows are required to be operational. The closest thing I found was that windows had to be able to roll down in case of a turn signal failure but nowhere did I see that they had to roll up

Any insight?

May 12, 2007 | 03:40 PM

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give it a shot, the worse they can do is fail you...then again after they do its on record when you went, and if the condition is not met within the alloted period of time, your registration can be revoked.

May 12, 2007 | 03:46 PM

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You know that's pretty clever, I'm not sure if they can let it go or not.

Worth a try and best of luck.

May 12, 2007 | 04:41 PM

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id take it to a private inspection facility. preferably a recommended one. i dont have tint but i have a cam and LTs ect. and i passed. tint can be tricky though and some places are hesitant about passing you.

May 12, 2007 | 05:31 PM

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Your windows are required to go up and down in jersey. They check mine every time. I failed once for a faulty switch some years back. A private inspection would probably be your best bet. Good luck.

May 12, 2007 | 05:37 PM

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I do not see why there would be a law anywhere requiring windows..some jeeps do not have them.

May 12, 2007 | 11:41 PM

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May 15, 2007 | 02:28 PM

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You will fail for window tints, no if ands or buts....but somehow I passed with my SLP headers and exhaust...

May 15, 2007 | 03:03 PM

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Mods are ok, tint is not.

May 15, 2007 | 03:10 PM

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You will fail tried the same thing on my dodge truck had 5% on the front windows forgot the BS they called it but they have to roll up and down for some odd reason.

May 15, 2007 | 11:45 PM

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i thought that you could get pulled over for tint, but that you couldnt fail inspection just because of that. hm.

May 16, 2007 | 02:26 PM

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^ that's some states steve - not great old NJ.

And I found out that the driver window has to be operational... so I could minimize my costs by un-tinting my driver side, rolling down my passenger side and pulling its power and then getting that one side re-tinted again

But bump if anyone could send me a place via PM

May 16, 2007 | 02:32 PM

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I would just call some local shops in the phone book and tell them ur windows don't work and you want to know it it will pass 4 now. That way you have nothing to lose b/c if they say no its not on ur record. Just keep callin around till you find a place that says yes. Good Luck!