Why does a vehicle fail a nyvip2 emissions inspection?

Why does a vehicle fail a nyvip2 emissions inspection?

An essential component of every (NYVIP2) OBD II inspection is the readiness check of each applicable monitor. The readiness evaluation is part of the final OBD II inspection result, and it could possibly be the only reason why a vehicle fails New York’s emissions inspection.

When did the EPA update the OBD exception list?

This memo and accompanying document update the I/M OBD Vehicles Readiness Exception List (EPA420-F-08-009, January 2008) to list specific vehicle makes and models with OBD readiness issues and make suggestions for how I/M programs can improve operational performance by addressing monitor readiness.

Do you have to pass OBDII emissions test?

If your vehicle is required to receive an OBDII emissions test, and it does not qualify for a waiver the vehicle must pass that inspection in order to receive an inspection sticker. The failure of the vehicle to pass the inspection can prevent the renewal of the vehicle registration.

When to use on board diagnostics ( OBD ) system?

This document lists vehicles that appear to be “Not Ready” for testing using the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system found on 1996 and newer vehicles. On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) offers significant benefits to state and local agencies working to improve air quality through vehicle inspection and maintenance programs.

An essential component of every (NYVIP2) OBD II inspection is the readiness check of each applicable monitor. The readiness evaluation is part of the final OBD II inspection result, and it could possibly be the only reason why a vehicle fails New York’s emissions inspection.

Can a vehicle receive a not ready emission inspection?

“Not Ready” Waivers In order to receive an emission inspection the vehicle’s OBD monitors must be in a “ready” state. If a vehicle has too many “not ready” monitors, the vehicle will be rejected from receiving an emission inspection and receive a Not-Ready Rejection VIRS.

If your vehicle is required to receive an OBDII emissions test, and it does not qualify for a waiver the vehicle must pass that inspection in order to receive an inspection sticker. The failure of the vehicle to pass the inspection can prevent the renewal of the vehicle registration.

Is there a waiver for the OBDII inspection?

A vehicle that is required to have the OBDII inspection can qualify for a waiver (valid for 1 year) if the vehicle fails the OBDII re-inspection, but had passed the safety inspection, the gas cap check (gas-powered vehicles only) and the visual inspection of the emissions control devices (gas-powered vehicles only).