CALI guys; what are you doing to pass smog?

namtheho · 01-24-2016, 11:52 PM

I asked a couple smog shops and a friend who runs one (down in SoCal unfortunately) and we can have EVAP with "INCOMPLETE" status. Everything else has to be ready.

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Originally Posted by tc535i

Yup. Did it tonight and cats are showing ready. Still need to get evap to set.

N54Society · 01-25-2016, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

Yup. Did it tonight and cats are showing ready. Still need to get evap to set.

Any idea how that one will be set? Is it related to the DPs?

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Originally Posted by cb1

just read this on the dmv website.

"Biennial Smog Certification Obtained for the Wrong Year

If a vehicle owner obtains a smog certification in a year it is not required, the department's automated system will adjust the "Smog Due" date for the second renewal following receipt and update of the certification."

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1...bk/ch10/ch10_7

so technically, we can smog anytime (while car is stock-ish) and won't be due for another two years?

Whoa, that's really informative. I really regret not getting smog certified when I had a chance.

N54Society · 01-30-2016, 01:18 PM

I have a good smog guy that doesn't care about visual inspection and charges $30-$40. PM me if you want your car to be smogged without having to remove your intake or worry about visual at all. You need to pass the catalyst part though so make sure you have a DP fix. This is in San Diego.

Jeef · 01-30-2016, 05:46 PM

Nice vb!!

BeeMuh · 01-30-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

I have a good smog guy that doesn't care about visual inspection and charges $30-$40. PM me if you want your car to be smogged without having to remove your intake or worry about visual at all. You need to pass the catalyst part though so make sure you have a DP fix. This is in San Diego.

Good man.. Good man

E90SDGUY · 01-30-2016, 09:23 PM

Thanks for the info VB. I'll be taking my car there tomorrow.

N54Society · 01-30-2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef

Nice vb!!

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Originally Posted by BeeMuh

Good man.. Good man

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Originally Posted by E90SDGUY

Thanks for the info VB. I'll be taking my car there tomorrow.

Np guys. Just trying to pass the torch. I was able to finally get my car smog ready and passed smog yesterday.

cb1 · 01-30-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

Np guys. Just trying to pass the torch. I was able to finally get my car smog ready and passed smog yesterday.

which app is this? obdii cable? sorry noob at this electronic stuff.

N54Society · 01-30-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1

which app is this? obdii cable? sorry noob at this electronic stuff.

The app is called MHD. It can be downloaded on Android devices. You need an OBDII cable, yes.
You can read more about the cable here.

MHD Tuning

walmark · 01-31-2016, 11:32 AM

Any way to check readiness with Cobb? I know it reads and clears codes.

cb1 · 01-31-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

The app is called MHD. It can be downloaded on Android devices. You need an OBDII cable, yes.
You can read more about the cable here.

MHD Tuning

Thank you sir!

Mellow Yellow · 01-31-2016, 06:44 PM

No problems passing smog with an mhd flash? I have a Dinan right now but have been holding off until after smog.

tc535i · 01-31-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mellow Yellow

No problems passing smog with an mhd flash? I have a Dinan right now but have been holding off until after smog.

Won't pass, have to go to "map 0" on mhd (basically a stock map)

Mellow Yellow · 01-31-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

Won't pass, have to go to "map 0" on mhd (basically a stock map)

Hmm ok. Is that map a saved version of your ecu prior to a flash or is it an extra map that's included with mhd?

tc535i · 01-31-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mellow Yellow

Hmm ok. Is that map a saved version of your ecu prior to a flash or is it an extra map that's included with mhd?

Extra map iirc. Flash back to stock takes 40 min, map 0 takes 8 or 9.

Mellow Yellow · 01-31-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

Extra map iirc. Flash back to stock takes 40 min, map 0 takes 8 or 9.

Got ya. Thanks.

tc535i · 01-31-2016, 08:51 PM

Tune maps ignore rear o2 iirc, which keeps cats from achieving readiness (since the check looks for a voltage drop between front and rear o2 to indicate catalyst function)

E90SDGUY · 02-01-2016, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by walmark

Any way to check readiness with Cobb? I know it reads and clears codes.

No, Cobb does not have the ability to check readiness. I'm using DashCommand app on my Ipad.

puppydax · 02-01-2016, 02:35 AM

Well if I get inlets, I may need to drive to SD for a smog lol.

E90SDGUY · 02-01-2016, 12:19 PM

Got the smog done this morning, fast and easy. I'm so glad I got the DPFix!

N54Society · 02-01-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SDGUY

Got the smog done this morning, fast and easy. I'm so glad I got the DPFix!

Nice! Did you go to my guy?

N54Society · 02-01-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tc535i

Tune maps ignore rear o2 iirc, which keeps cats from achieving readiness (since the check looks for a voltage drop between front and rear o2 to indicate catalyst function)

Always wondered why I needed to flash back to stock on MHD. Thanks bro.

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