<VV> Insurance now OBD II

[Frank DuVal]

Same here in VA in select counties of the north.

But, a 1997 GM car is OBD II, so it is an open book on the information 
highway. You just need a scanner to start thinking about the problem. At 
least in VA that is how OBD II cars are tested, just plug the cars 
computer into the shop computer that sends the info directly to the 
state computer. If the check engine light is off and the monitors have 
run, all is passed. No treadmill test. Fast. $28. Two year period.

Now if CA still has OBD II cars run a treadmill.... What is the BAR 
thinking?

Get ye a scanner and investigate. You want horror stories, get a GM of 
1994/95 that is OBD I with OBD II connectors. Vary few scanners will 
talk to it.

Also, from my other friends in CA, there is a monetary limit for the 
repairs to get a smog inspection. Of course the next inspection starts 
the money over again.

Frank DuVal

On 4/19/2011 12:25 AM, sethracer at aol.com wrote:
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>   Also, by the way, the smog tests - on 1976 and newer cars - also has to be submitted electronically, by the
> smog station - live - at the time of the test. No Smog, no renewal.  That is the specific reason I have a 1997 Z28 6-speed
> Crank-windows hardtop, no T-tops, perfect interior/exterior Camaro sitting in my driveway. Although it runs "okay" something
> is causing it to fail smog - miserably.  Taking it in for a "repair" would mean an open-ended $$ commitment. And I am not ready
> for that.  Driveway furniture!  ARRG! - Seth
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