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What are two types of TSI (Two 2500 rpm and Idle
speed idle tests?)
What are the two types of 50/15 and 25/25 test
Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
What does DAD stand for ? Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ?
Biennial smog checks are required in Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal
which program area? or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon
monoxide)
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer
match the registration documents that it doesn't match the registration document.
what should the inspector do? DMV will not accept the test results
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If VIN and plate entries are correct Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do
you proceed?
The CARB EO parts listing contain Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic
information about what ? converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can
be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside
the u.s and imported into the US
In the two speed idle inspection 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
which test comes first?
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to Two speed idle
what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of
"government" will chase the EIS to compliance from being issues) N/A
ask for what to input into the system
?
What is required under visual All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC,
inspection for gasoline vehicles from EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible
1975-1999 ? smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Star Station certification allows test Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform
and repair stations to..? repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates
to directed vehicles
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What are directed vehicles? Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to
star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe ASM or two speed idle
inspection? (2)
Bar referee label provides what Certification type and emission control
information on the label for kit cars ? requirements
(2)
If a vehicle is not at normal operating Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve
temperature the vehicles may either normal operating temperature
be ___ or ___.
Which type of vehicles excluding Gasoline and Diesel
hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke?
What is the BAR snap test ? Quickly push and release the accelerator pedal
from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM
then immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
What is an under hood emission Certification type ( California or Federal)
control label? Indicates the vehicles
___?
Does a missing or ilegible emission No, you can proceed with the inspection provided
control label constitute in an that the required emission controls can be
inspection failure? determined using other sources
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Terms in this set (141)
What are two types of TSI (Two 2500 rpm and Idle
speed idle tests?)
What are the two types of 50/15 and 25/25 test
Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
What does DAD stand for ? Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ?
Biennial smog checks are required in Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal
which program area? or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon
monoxide)
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer
match the registration documents that it doesn't match the registration document.
what should the inspector do? DMV will not accept the test results
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If VIN and plate entries are correct Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do
you proceed?
The CARB EO parts listing contain Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic
information about what ? converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can
be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside
the u.s and imported into the US
In the two speed idle inspection 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
which test comes first?
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to Two speed idle
what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of
"government" will chase the EIS to compliance from being issues) N/A
ask for what to input into the system
?
What is required under visual All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC,
inspection for gasoline vehicles from EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible
1975-1999 ? smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Star Station certification allows test Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform
and repair stations to..? repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates
to directed vehicles
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What are directed vehicles? Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to
star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe ASM or two speed idle
inspection? (2)
Bar referee label provides what Certification type and emission control
information on the label for kit cars ? requirements
(2)
If a vehicle is not at normal operating Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve
temperature the vehicles may either normal operating temperature
be ___ or ___.
Which type of vehicles excluding Gasoline and Diesel
hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke?
What is the BAR snap test ? Quickly push and release the accelerator pedal
from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM
then immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
What is an under hood emission Certification type ( California or Federal)
control label? Indicates the vehicles
___?
Does a missing or ilegible emission No, you can proceed with the inspection provided
control label constitute in an that the required emission controls can be
inspection failure? determined using other sources
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