OBD1 and OBD2 questions
#16
Re: OBD1 and OBD2 questions
Originally Posted by ponyackn
So when you get smogged here in CA, do you have to swap back to the obd2? Or do have to have someone "look the other way"? I've considered this but don't know if the machine that it's hooked up to will register that the computer doesn't match the car's vin
Up here our e-test (every 2 years) is a sniffer, so they don't plug into the computer. All they do is look for a functioning SES light, and verify that it is not "on", and then perform the sniffer on a chassis dyno.
I'm not familiar with the test procedures in the various states, but I know some do a sniffer test, whereas other states will "plug-in" to an OBDII car to check for faults, readiness indicators, etc.
You need to find out what the exact testing procedure is in CA. If they plug-in, you're stuck with OBDII (which is not really a bad thing).
You could get an OBDI conversion PCM, and then have your OBDII PCM programmed specifically for the e-test. Then, a few days before your e-test, swap in the OBDII PCM with the conservative tune (drive around a bit - don't go into the test while the PCM is still "learning"). I know things are pretty strict in CA, so that might be a way to deal with it.
#17
Re: OBD1 and OBD2 questions
Originally Posted by Dave '97 Z28 M6
You need to find out what the exact testing procedure is in CA. If they plug-in, you're stuck with OBDII (which is not really a bad thing).
You could get an OBDI conversion PCM, and then have your OBDII PCM programmed specifically for the e-test. Then, a few days before your e-test, swap in the OBDII PCM with the conservative tune (drive around a bit - don't go into the test while the PCM is still "learning"). I know things are pretty strict in CA, so that might be a way to deal with it.
You could get an OBDI conversion PCM, and then have your OBDII PCM programmed specifically for the e-test. Then, a few days before your e-test, swap in the OBDII PCM with the conservative tune (drive around a bit - don't go into the test while the PCM is still "learning"). I know things are pretty strict in CA, so that might be a way to deal with it.
#18
Re: OBD1 and OBD2 questions
Originally Posted by ponyackn
Thanks Dave. It is a plug-in, as far as I remember. I may try having an obd1 to swap in like you said. Don't know if it's worth the extra cost and hassle though.
A lot of guys like the plug-in test. Some states (apparently) just do a visual check and then plug-in to the OBDII. There are guys with hollowed-out cats (to pass the visual) and wicked cams that can pass e-tests simply because they have a well-programmed OBDII PCM, and don't have to pass a sniffer test.
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