Ca Smog Check Inspector Training Final Review (Part 1) Questions And All Solutions Complete

All vehicles receive a LPFET, unless ___________. - equipped with dual tanks, tanks over 50 gal, vehicles for which no adapter is available, or have inaccessible canisters, unless the vapor line is accessible. What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on a gasoline vehicle? - Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap Test What gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions test? - Automatic transmission in its normal driving gear, manual transmission in second gear These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an inspection. - Faulty brakes, low oil pressure, large coolant leak, tire failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise, overheating These items are not a reason to reject vehicle from an inspection - Tire pressure, missing emission label, traction control What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency? - Stoichiometry If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the technician do? - Advise the vehicle owner to have the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure If the VIN on the registration and vehicle differ, what action should the technician take? - Use the VIN on the vehicle and continue with the inspection. If a test and repair station does not have the tools/equipment to repair a vehicle, what must be done prior to accepting a vehicle for an inspection. - Notify the customer both orally and in writing that they are unable to repair if it fails. What must be noted on a VIR? - Location of liquid fuel leak, reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for aftermarket parts, component which fails in "other" category, monitors not run to completion, location of inaccessible canister for LPFET.A vehicle has been converted from diesel to gasoline. All equipment is installed for the conversion. What action should the inspector take? - Check for a BAR Referee Label, and continue with the test if equipped. What action should taken be when testing a vehicle with aftermarket parts? - Verify the aftermarket parts are approved. What program area performs only TSI tests on a biennial basis? - Basic What program area performs both TSI & ASM tests on a biennial basis? - Enhanced What program area performs only TSI tests on change of ownership? - Change of ownership When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed during a BAR97 inspection? - After the tail pipe sampling part of the test. When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed during a OIS inspection? - When the OIS prompts you. What action should be taken when testing a vehicle with an aftermarket carburetor? - Obtain the part's identification numbers/name, and refer to the parts, manufacturer's catalogs/website to see it is designated as either a replacement part, and/or allowed for street use on emission-controlled vehicles. When does the PCV valve stop the flow of crankcase vapors into the intake? - During WOT or a backfire. Opening the EGR during idle should cause _________. - the vehicle to stumble or die How could a technician verify a vehicle is warmed up properly to begin the tailpipe-sampling portion of the test? - Check upper and lower radiator hoses, wait for fan to cycle. OIS inspections are required on all gasoline and hybrid cars ________. - 2000 and newerWhat can cause a "HC Hang-Up" error? - Dirty filters, hose in the tailpipe, zero air off