failed smog CA inspection 3 times (was: Smog Help!)
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failed smog CA inspection 3 times (was: Smog Help!)
ok, so my 2006 wrx failed smog as a gross polluter. I took it to subaru, diagnosed with too muchfuel due to large fuel pump ( oops ) so i put stock one back in, then went and failed smog again. I took it back to subaru, and the diagnosed with a bad fuel regulator... i fixed that... went back and failed smog for the third time....... anyone have any suggestions? the car is completely stock now.... but it will not smog..... my boss suggested bad pcv? anyone that can help , please chime in
thanks in avdance,
s.hood
thanks in avdance,
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not even when u selling it ? .... its still 6 years? i doubt that ..... previous owner had to smog the Subaru that i owned and this was last year ..... and the Subie is 2003 Bugeye.
when i bought my 02 in 2004 i didn't have to smog it. I just got the smog notice yesturday in the mail. I think if you buy the car from out of state you have to smog it, but instate its exempt till 6 years after build date.
When you transfer a vehicle that is four or less model years old a smog certification is not required. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner. When a vehicle is more than four model years old, a seller must provide evidence of a current smog certification except when one of the following occurs:
The transfer occurs between a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild.
A biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).
Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.
The transfer occurs between a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild.
A biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).
Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.
Its within 4 years of the build date if sold in ca.
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when you get pulled over with a blow thru-maf , perrin intake, and a fmic, you have to get a smog. thanks to your local highway patrol.......
and the car failed HC and CO
................................... hc ......................................co
.730 rpm ........... 100 (max) 50 (meas) 1.00 (max) .16 (meas)
2512 rpm ...........130 (max) 59 (meas) 1.00 (max) 1.58 (meas) FAIL!!
its like its burning rich, yet my afr's on my AP2 are reading normal and the car is stock , subaru couldnt find anythign wrong with it, boost leak, leak down, compression, all came back great......... I AM STUMPED.......
and the car failed HC and CO
................................... hc ......................................co
.730 rpm ........... 100 (max) 50 (meas) 1.00 (max) .16 (meas)
2512 rpm ...........130 (max) 59 (meas) 1.00 (max) 1.58 (meas) FAIL!!
its like its burning rich, yet my afr's on my AP2 are reading normal and the car is stock , subaru couldnt find anythign wrong with it, boost leak, leak down, compression, all came back great......... I AM STUMPED.......
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when you get pulled over with a blow thru-maf , perrin intake, and a fmic...
...its like its burning rich, yet my afr's on my AP2 are reading normal and the car is stock , subaru couldnt find anythign wrong with it, boost leak, leak down, compression, all came back great......... I AM STUMPED.......
...its like its burning rich, yet my afr's on my AP2 are reading normal and the car is stock , subaru couldnt find anythign wrong with it, boost leak, leak down, compression, all came back great......... I AM STUMPED.......
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car is completely restored to stock...... i passed HC ( barely ) but still fail CO....... and the car had been running for about an hour.... so i know everything was nice and hot..... b4 i replaced the FPR i was getting a reading of 3 times the max in HC and CO...... so that helped, but something is still wrong, but subaru couldnt find a problem yet
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dealers are smarter about mods than you think..... they knew the turbo had been removed at one time.... and that my boost control solenoid had been removed...... i am looking into egr/pcv/and purge valve
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You should get $500 to fix it dude its free http://www.breatheeasier.ca.gov/failed.htm
Also I would check o2 sensors and cat
Also I would check o2 sensors and cat
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i am thinking bout O2, cat i doubt it.. it was only used for 2 months i took that off right after i bought the car..... and you can only get the $500 if you make crap money.. i am not wealthy by no means but i make too much for asistance..... with me and my wife combine d i need ot make less than $2,625 a month...... thats like high schooler money