Rules & Regulations
A 1976 Jeep vehicle is in for Smog Check. It has a 4.2 liter engine and is federal certified. The vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission. Which of the following emission control systems would be required for this vehicle? - ANS -PCV,
TAC, EVP, EGR, SPK
\A 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is in the shop for a smog check. The base timing is checked and found to be 4 deg.
Retarded from the manufacturer specifications. How should the smog technician enter this finding into the EIS machine? -
ANS -PER QUIZ NOT Fail under functional for timing or Pass under functional for timing.
\A 1992 Dodge passenger vehicle is in your shop for a SMOG CHECK. When checking the registration you notice the
license is RGF342. The plates are not on the vehicle. How would you enter this into the EIS? - ANS -Enter NONE for
license plate.
\A 1995 Ford passenger car is in for a Smog Check. The vehicle was involved in an accident and has since been
repaired. The underhood emissions decal is missing. How should you proceed with the Smog Check? - ANS -Consult the
latest ECS Manual for emission controls required and for timing specifications.
\A customer has left his vehicle in front of your smog shop's door before business hours with a note bearing his/her name
and phone number on it, and a request for a smog inspection. Do you need further authorization for repairs before
performing the inspection? - ANS -Yes, in this unusual circumstance, I do the following 1) prepare a written estimate,
2) contact the customer by phone/fax/email, and
3) properly document customer's authorization on work order and final invoice
\A smog check technician is repairing a failing vehicle by replacing parts and using diagnostic strategies that have worked
on similar emission failures on other vehicles. This diagnostic approach is not based on diagnostic procedures from that
specific vehicle manufacturer or known industry trade standards. Is this person following regulations? If not, what
procedure should that technician be using?" - ANS -This person is not following regulations. The tech should follow
specific manufacturer diagnostic procedures.
\A vehicle is in for a smog check. The vehicle is a mini-motor home. The doorjamb label shows the GVWR as 7960. How
should the technician proceed with this emissions test? - ANS -Conduct an ASM test
A 1976 Jeep vehicle is in for Smog Check. It has a 4.2 liter engine and is federal certified. The vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission. Which of the following emission control systems would be required for this vehicle? - ANS -PCV,
TAC, EVP, EGR, SPK
\A 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is in the shop for a smog check. The base timing is checked and found to be 4 deg.
Retarded from the manufacturer specifications. How should the smog technician enter this finding into the EIS machine? -
ANS -PER QUIZ NOT Fail under functional for timing or Pass under functional for timing.
\A 1992 Dodge passenger vehicle is in your shop for a SMOG CHECK. When checking the registration you notice the
license is RGF342. The plates are not on the vehicle. How would you enter this into the EIS? - ANS -Enter NONE for
license plate.
\A 1995 Ford passenger car is in for a Smog Check. The vehicle was involved in an accident and has since been
repaired. The underhood emissions decal is missing. How should you proceed with the Smog Check? - ANS -Consult the
latest ECS Manual for emission controls required and for timing specifications.
\A customer has left his vehicle in front of your smog shop's door before business hours with a note bearing his/her name
and phone number on it, and a request for a smog inspection. Do you need further authorization for repairs before
performing the inspection? - ANS -Yes, in this unusual circumstance, I do the following 1) prepare a written estimate,
2) contact the customer by phone/fax/email, and
3) properly document customer's authorization on work order and final invoice
\A smog check technician is repairing a failing vehicle by replacing parts and using diagnostic strategies that have worked
on similar emission failures on other vehicles. This diagnostic approach is not based on diagnostic procedures from that
specific vehicle manufacturer or known industry trade standards. Is this person following regulations? If not, what
procedure should that technician be using?" - ANS -This person is not following regulations. The tech should follow
specific manufacturer diagnostic procedures.
\A vehicle is in for a smog check. The vehicle is a mini-motor home. The doorjamb label shows the GVWR as 7960. How
should the technician proceed with this emissions test? - ANS -Conduct an ASM test
