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U.S and Canada I/M
Programs
by State or
Province
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Californina
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Governing Agency:
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California Bureau of Automotive Repair
(BAR)
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Agency Website:
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www.smogcheck.ca.gov
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Primary
Contact:
Mike Vanderlaan, Deputy Chief
Smog Check Engineering and Operations
Bureau of Automotive Repair
10240 Systems
Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-255-4300
Fax: 916-255-1369
mike_Vanderlaan@dca.ca.gov
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Secondary Contact:
Richard Ross, Chief
Bureau of Automotive Repair
Smog Check Engineering and Operations
10240
Systems Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-255-4300
Fax: 916-255-1369
Richard_ross@dca.ca.gov
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CURRENT
PROGRAM
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Date Started:
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Basic: 1984;
Enhanced: July 1998
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EPA Designation:
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Basic, Enhanced
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Program Type:
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Hybrid
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Program Areas:
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State-wide in 3 classifications: Enhanced (ASM), Basic and change-of-ownership
[see www.smogcheck.ca.gov for map]
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Enforcement Method:
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Registration Denial
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Model Years:
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1974+
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Vehicle Types:
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LDGV, LDGT, HDGV, LDDV
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Exempt Vehicles:
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First 4 model years (Change of Ownership); first 6 model years (biennial), diesel, less
than 50cc displacement, electric, motorcycles, CNG and LPG, 14,000+ GVWR. [Note: Initial
registration from out of state---not exempt.]
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Test Type:
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Basic: 2 Speed Idle; Enhanced:
ASM, OBD 1996+
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Non-OBD Testable:
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Cut Points:
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Both Test Areas: Varies based on model
year and class.
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OBD:
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MIL fail, Pass/Fail as of May
2002
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Max Not Ready Flags:
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Visual Checks
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Basic & Enhanced: catalyst, air pump inj., EGR (functional also), PCV,
TAC, ignition spark controls, carb./fuel injector., O2 sensor, sensor/ switch wiring &
vacuum lines, liquid fuel leaks, fuel inlet, evap disable
Enhanced: catalyst, air pump, EGR, PVC, evap disable
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Evaporative System
Test:
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Gas cap, functional EGR
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Safety Test:
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No
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Test Frequency:
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Biennial, change of ownership depending on area
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Annual Test Volume
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Approximately 37 million
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Decentralized Bays:
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ASM: 5575
Basic: 2175
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Test Fee:
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Market price: approx. $45 ASM; approx. $34 Idle, $8.25 goes for Certificate of
Compliance
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Re-test Procedures:
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Contracted Services:
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Network data processing
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Comments:
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Phase-in of enhanced testing in the San Francisco bay area began July
2003
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