California Smog Check - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

BIG JOE · 12-12-2011, 07:27 PM

Got my 2012 Tag renewal Saturday. Smog check required this time.

Unplugged the Quadzilla programmer, installed the shunt plug. Took the 2K in for the Check.

The Smog Tech turns the key On to see that the CEL comes on.. then goes off. Started it... no CEL, Shut it down.

Popped the hood.. Looked All Around the engine bay with a flashlight ( AIH delete, Racor CCV, BPRV.. all in plain sight..

I'm a touch nervous).. He turns to me'n sez: Clean Engine ! I sez: Thanks. (whew

)

He starts it. looks in the RH mirror.. Snaps to WOT 3 times, (I don't like that) looking for Smoke. No Smoke. Shuts it down.

He plugs it in (DIN plug) to the Cali smog checker PC thingy. Scans a Bar Code on the PC bench, pokes some buttons (I'm nervous again).. Screen sez: Beginning Check.. 3-4 seconds later.. Screen sez: Check Complete- Passed C.A.R.B. Smog Check.

Done deal

50 Bucks

.

DaveBen · 12-12-2011, 09:15 PM

Great going Joe! Many others here and on other sites will be doing this and probably won't pass. I passed last year and I didn't have to anything. Just drove it to the shop and done.

Dave

WD40 · 12-12-2011, 10:26 PM

Glad to hear it all went well, it never hurts to have a clean truck and a
engine bay when you go in for one of these checks. Glad we don't have
this crap here.
Doug

BIG JOE · 12-12-2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveBen

Great going Joe! Many others here and on other sites will be doing this and probably won't pass. I passed last year and I didn't have to anything. Just drove it to the shop and done.

Dave

Ya, I was a bit shaky about the whole deal, being this was my first G0 'round with this [Grandfathered] nonsense. But I Gotr Dun.

I had visions of de-mod'n everything.. but I think it goes to show ya.. these things are still "Complyant" even mod'd some. (Probably More Eco-friendly, IMO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by WD40

Glad to hear it all went well, it never hurts to have a clean truck and a
engine bay when you go in for one of these checks. [Glad we don't have
this crap here.]
Doug

Only thing is Doug.. What these Air Sniffer/Bug Squeezers out here conjure up.. usually migrates North, then East. Hope you guyz have enough Clout to keep the Crap at-bay.

Joe

DaveBen · 12-12-2011, 11:23 PM

What I was told was they look for hotrod parts and missing systems, like a straight exhaust when you should have a CAT. If you get past the visual you are almost assured of passing. Never take it in for smog check if you have a check engine light on. Automatic failure.

Dave

WD40 · 12-13-2011, 01:33 AM

I know what you mean Joe. Seams to work that way.
Doug

BIG JOE · 12-13-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveBen

What I was told was they look for hotrod parts and missing systems, like a straight exhaust when you should have a CAT. If you get past the visual you are almost assured of passing. Never take it in for smog check if you have a check engine light on. Automatic failure.

Dave

I agree Dave.

Looking back on it, In 15 minutes.. They just look for obvious non-OEM modifications, excessive Smoke, and if the Diagnostics part doesn't read any emissions related Codes.. Yer Good To Go.

As I was paying the 50 bucks.. I asked the shop owner how many Diesels Fail, under this new retro-requirement, he said not many at all. But he Did say, he had one of them >LOUD OBNOCIOUS< Dodges not long ago, that Smoked Out The Shop.. when they did the Snap Throttle check. It Failed, just on that.

powerboatr · 12-14-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG JOE

Got my 2012 Tag renewal Saturday. Smog check required this time.

Unplugged the Quadzilla programmer, installed the shunt plug. Took the 2K in for the Check.

The Smog Tech turns the key On to see that the CEL comes on.. then goes off. Started it... no CEL, Shut it down.

Popped the hood.. Looked All Around the engine bay with a flashlight ( AIH delete, Racor CCV, BPRV.. all in plain sight..

I'm a touch nervous).. He turns to me'n sez: Clean Engine ! I sez: Thanks. (whew

)

He starts it. looks in the RH mirror.. Snaps to WOT 3 times, (I don't like that) looking for Smoke. No Smoke. Shuts it down.

He plugs it in (DIN plug) to the Cali smog checker PC thingy. Scans a Bar Code on the PC bench, pokes some buttons (I'm nervous again).. Screen sez: Beginning Check.. 3-4 seconds later.. Screen sez: Check Complete- Passed C.A.R.B. Smog Check.

Done deal

50 Bucks

.

wow what a load of bull muffins
back in the day Florida tried to do the emissions testing on oil burners...made me nervous and itchy
young punk jump in and go to the floor with the throttle

92 f250 IDI dont exactly like that
then they stopped it and just took your 10 dollars and gave you pass

BIG JOE · 12-14-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerboatr

wow what a load of bull muffins

[young punk jump in and go to the floor with the throttle

]

I didn't like it either PB. I let him know it Too !!

With a load on it (?) maybe. No load (?) No way, IMO.

When I got home, I scanned it for any over rev codes. No Codes found. But I STILL don't like it.

I'm guna see if I can't navigate through the C.A.R.B. bureaucracy and let someone know about it too.

Anyone else have an opinion on WOT.. No Load.. 3 Times ???

Joe

WD40 · 12-14-2011, 11:36 PM

Anyone else have an opinion on WOT.. No Load.. 3 Times ???
Joe

Yes Joe, I have a very strong opinion and I am against anyone doing that to our trucks.
I have seen a few people do this but, just don't believe in doing this to a diesel.
Doug

12-12-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
BIG JOE SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CenCal Posts: 4,377 Thanks: 101 Thanked 392 Times in 381 Posts	California Smog Check Got my 2012 Tag renewal Saturday. Smog check required this time. Unplugged the Quadzilla programmer, installed the shunt plug. Took the 2K in for the Check. The Smog Tech turns the key On to see that the CEL comes on.. then goes off. Started it... no CEL, Shut it down. Popped the hood.. Looked All Around the engine bay with a flashlight ( AIH delete, Racor CCV, BPRV.. all in plain sight.. I'm a touch nervous).. He turns to me'n sez: Clean Engine ! I sez: Thanks. (whew) He starts it. looks in the RH mirror.. Snaps to WOT 3 times, (I don't like that) looking for Smoke. No Smoke. Shuts it down. He plugs it in (DIN plug) to the Cali smog checker PC thingy. Scans a Bar Code on the PC bench, pokes some buttons (I'm nervous again).. Screen sez: Beginning Check.. 3-4 seconds later.. Screen sez: Check Complete- Passed C.A.R.B. Smog Check. Done deal 50 Bucks . __________________ 2K, F-350, 7.3L, DRW, XLT, XCAB, 3:73s, 6spd... LUK clutch, Adrenaline Hpop, 175/146cc Single Shots w/DP tunes to match, AIS w/Fender sleeve, Zoodad (kinda), Comp/whl, upgraded W/gate actuator, BPRV, EBPV wired as a X-brake, AIH delete, 6.0 Inter-cooler, upgraded I/C Tubes, Full 4" exhst, Aeroturbin, MagnaFlow, Heater core bypass, 203* thermo, Gold coolant w/filter, HPX mod, Raycor 3550 CCV (Mod'd), Premo by-pass oil refiner, 4 gauge "A" pillar pod, FPR shimmed @ 70 psi, 160 amp Alt, Fuel pump inlet QD fitting delete w/Dahl pre pump filter, all Tank & fill hose mods. Frozen Rotor Brake assemblies X4. Viair 20008 OBA, Mag-Hytec Dif cover, Centramatic's, Bilsteins, Ride-Rites, 960cca AGM Batts, all lights LED's. TTMs/C-Beters, Garmin 465T GPS, Door seal Mod,(((XM))), Pull a 32ft Montana 5r, LED'd. Greasable Dexter spring sets. Air Ride Hitch pin box.

12-12-2011, 09:15 PM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,869 Thanks: 127 Thanked 506 Times in 489 Posts	Great going Joe! Many others here and on other sites will be doing this and probably won't pass. I passed last year and I didn't have to anything. Just drove it to the shop and done. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

12-12-2011, 10:26 PM	#3
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,758 Thanks: 57 Thanked 111 Times in 107 Posts View Photos By: WD40	Glad to hear it all went well, it never hurts to have a clean truck and a engine bay when you go in for one of these checks. Glad we don't have this crap here. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

12-12-2011, 11:23 PM	#5
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,869 Thanks: 127 Thanked 506 Times in 489 Posts	What I was told was they look for hotrod parts and missing systems, like a straight exhaust when you should have a CAT. If you get past the visual you are almost assured of passing. Never take it in for smog check if you have a check engine light on. Automatic failure. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

12-13-2011, 01:33 AM	#6
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,758 Thanks: 57 Thanked 111 Times in 107 Posts View Photos By: WD40	I know what you mean Joe. Seams to work that way. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

12-14-2011, 11:36 PM	#10
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,758 Thanks: 57 Thanked 111 Times in 107 Posts View Photos By: WD40	Anyone else have an opinion on WOT.. No Load.. 3 Times ??? Joe Yes Joe, I have a very strong opinion and I am against anyone doing that to our trucks. I have seen a few people do this but, just don't believe in doing this to a diesel. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

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