How can I get around the new NYSI

[crusinvw]

mecinsulator said:

"secondary air injector too high of flow"

Sounds more like a problem with your secondary air pump not with your exhaust or your o2 sensors

So you're saying that this is something that could have happened with a stock exhaust, I guess that's good to know. I was looking into that pump, I think it's called the EGR valve? I need to get my ecu scanned again and get this fixed, thanks for all the help guys

[crusinvw]

Well, I went to Advanced to have them scan my ecu again. I didn't have the exact code number so no one could help me where ever i went. I spoke with the mechanic that I work with and he showed me where my EGR was, come to find out, the hose was ripped and disconnected but because of the location, i would never have seen it. So i put a new hose in and hopefully that will do it. Thanks again for the help

[Spirare]

Cool! It sounds like you found your fix.

[crusinvw]

By any chance, with out erasing the codes, do you know how long it should take for the computer to clear itself?

[tireguy]

There is no real set standard to when a monitor will reset. It depends on how the car is driven, the length of the average drive, etc... Typically 100 miles of normal driving will reset all monitors.

[colin007]

hey tim, would taking my dash out and removing the bulb for the CEL help me in any way?

[Spirare]

That won't help. The readiness codes are on the ECU and the CEL is just an indicator.

[tireguy]

colin007 said:

hey tim, would taking my dash out and removing the bulb for the CEL help me in any way?

What's up Colin!

It will do exactly the opposite of helping you. If the MIL does not illuminate when the vehicle is in for inspection, even if there are no codes stored and monitors are ready it is an automatic rejection. The procedure for doing the OBDII test, (i)you install the NYVIP connector on the vehicle being inspected, (ii) turn the key to the run position but not started, the system will ask you if the MIL is illuminated- if its not it will not pass, (iii)the system communicates with the vehicle, verifies vehicle type and(iv) then it asks to KOER(key on engine running), again the system communicates with the vehicle and verifies again. After all of this the sytem tells you turn the vehicle off and if the vehicle passed or not and if not it will tell you what failed. There is no simple way to beat the system.

[blubayou]

Thanks for the info. I wondered about this myself, actually. See, I have a 96 ford cargo van I am driving while I build my house, and when I got it there was a check engine light on. I got it just before the new law went into effect, so I got it inspected then, giving me until this november or so. Well, in the meantime, the light just went off on it's own, but I don't know if it is due to the problem not existing anymore, or if the bulb just burned out

I wanted to go get it inspected now, while the light is off, just so I can drive it through next winter, but I guess I need to check and see if the bulb is bad or the code is really gone. if I go in with a good inspection sticker and want them to run an inspection, if I fail, can I keep my current sticker, or no?

[Irish]

Tim, what are inspections going for these days?

[tireguy]

blubayou said:

Thanks for the info. I wondered about this myself, actually. See, I have a 96 ford cargo van I am driving while I build my house, and when I got it there was a check engine light on. I got it just before the new law went into effect, so I got it inspected then, giving me until this november or so. Well, in the meantime, the light just went off on it's own, but I don't know if it is due to the problem not existing anymore, or if the bulb just burned out

I wanted to go get it inspected now, while the light is off, just so I can drive it through next winter, but I guess I need to check and see if the bulb is bad or the code is really gone. if I go in with a good inspection sticker and want them to run an inspection, if I fail, can I keep my current sticker, or no?

When you turn the van to the on position the MIL is suppose to come on for at least a little bit, if not stay on until the vehicle is started. If this does not happen the vehicle will not pass, and either the bulb is out or the computer is not sending signal to the bulb to turn it on- in either case its not good. If the light went out on its own yet is still functioning just go to autozone or someplace similar and have them check for codes, if there are none drive for a little bit and get it inspected- it should pass, as long as the light is functioning upon putting the van into the "on" position.

If your inspection is not expired they CAN NOT remove it even if the vehicle is rejected- if the inspection sticker is expired standard procedure is to remove the sticker prior to performing the inspection.

Also remember the OBDII is only part of the inspection there are still of the safety items that need to be addressed to ensure your vehicle will pass.

[tireguy]

admin said:

Tim, what are inspections going for these days?

2 model years old and newer, all diesel(under 10,000lbs GVW) and vehicles 20years and older are $10 and recieve NO emissions testing- they also get a Safety only sticker(there is a large white circle in the center)

For all other vehicles under 10,000lbs GVW it is $21 and recieves the NYVIP OBDII inspection

For vehicles over 10,000lbs GVW it is $26

[blubayou]

duh, I forgot about the on position turning the light on temporarily. I'll check it out.

Other than the light, it shouldn't have any problems passing inspection. Everything else functions properly, and I just replaced all the brakes and some other wear items. Up until when I bought it in November, it was a ski companies rep vehicle, that the company maintained, so it has a decent service history. Thanks again,

Greg

[colin007]

thanks tim!
BTW, will i pass for tires if i do the old Lincoln's head thing to check the tread depth and the top of his head is covered?

[tireguy]

colin007 said:

thanks tim!
BTW, will i pass for tires if i do the old Lincoln's head thing to check the tread depth and the top of his head is covered?

NYS is pretty easy when it comes to tires, there can be no crack to the cords, no steel cords showing and there must not be two consecutive rows of tread that are word to the wear bars- on every tire there is a wear bar, it runs the perpendicular to the tread of the tire in several spots. If the tire is not wore to this indicator it passes, period.

I thought you had two sets of wheels? if so, and one set is not legal just put the others on for the inspection.