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Mark
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:57 pm Post subject:
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I'm having a safety inspection done on an '92 Cavalier. I'm looking for
information regarding what is neccessary to pass a safety. I don't believe
the car is in that bad of shape but I'd like to be sure I'm not getting
ripped off on repairs that aren't immediately required.
Any help would be great. TIA.
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Mike Levy
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 8:57 pm Post subject:
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This depends on where you are located. Here in NY they check a lot of
things. Off the top of my head, some things they check are
Brake pad thickness (front and rear)
Steering linkage for excess play
Tire tread depth
Lights for any burned out
Mirrors, need at least 2 functioning properly
Seat belts for operation
To see if the brake pedal will hold and has reserve in it
E-brake for operation
That's all I can think of right away, but should get you started...
On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 06:57:08 -0500, "Mark" <mthompson22@cogeco.ca>
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| Quote: | I'm having a safety inspection done on an '92 Cavalier. I'm looking for
information regarding what is neccessary to pass a safety. I don't believe
the car is in that bad of shape but I'd like to be sure I'm not getting
ripped off on repairs that aren't immediately required.
Any help would be great. TIA.
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« Paul »
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:16 pm Post subject:
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Mark wrote:
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I'm having a safety inspection done on an '92 Cavalier. I'm looking for
information regarding what is neccessary to pass a safety. I don't believe
the car is in that bad of shape but I'd like to be sure I'm not getting
ripped off on repairs that aren't immediately required.
Any help would be great. TIA.
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Here, in HOuston, Texas, they check everything except the brake pads.
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Tim or Linda
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:13 am Post subject:
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Here in Michigan we don't have safety checks.
"« Paul »" <"¢stayp"@not_suoh.rr.mocc> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Mark wrote:
I'm having a safety inspection done on an '92 Cavalier. I'm looking for
information regarding what is neccessary to pass a safety. I don't
believe
the car is in that bad of shape but I'd like to be sure I'm not getting
ripped off on repairs that aren't immediately required.
Any help would be great. TIA.
Here, in HOuston, Texas, they check everything except the brake pads. |
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Isaiah Beard
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | Here, in HOuston, Texas, they check everything except the brake pads.
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In New Jersey, emissions and safety inspections are combined (from NJ's
DMV website):
1. As in all inspections, the inspector verifies the driver’s
license, registration and proof of insurance.
2. The inspector determines the car's engine type and readies it for
testing. First the steering is checked by a computer that calculates the
difference in movement between the right and left wheels when the
steering wheel is turned. Discrepancies can indicate loose or worn
steering components.
3. He or she then checks the car’s safety features, which include
the headlights, taillights, tires, horn, windshield wipers and turn signals.
4. The inspector then drives the car onto the dynamometer, a
treadmill-like device that simulates regular driving. He or she puts the
emissions probe in place, sets the computer then accelerates the engine.
Vehicles models 1998 (1996 effective January 1, 2004) and newer
will receive the new OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) Test. The inspector will
connect to the cars diagnostic control panel for a reading of how the
vehicle is operating. Vehicles with dashboard lights illuminated or
damaged OBD connectors will automatically fail. A common OBD failure is
for Readiness. This means that the vehicle was not "ready" to be tested.
Vehicles which fail for readiness most likely need to be driven. If you
have just recently had service or disconnected the battery, the vehicle
is likely to fail for readiness. Check your owners manual to understand
the required drive cycle required to place your vehicle in a "ready" mode.
5. Once the emissions test is completed, the inspector continues the
safety check by testing the brakes. Also at this point, the suspension
will be "bounce" tested to insure the car maintains proper adhesion to
the road, and the side slip will be checked to see that the wheels are
truly parallel to each other.
6. The last parts of the new test involve making sure the gas cap is
able to hold two pounds of pressure and doesn't allow an excessive
amount of fumes to escape into the environment.
7. When the test is complete, the inspector puts the new two-year
sticker on the windshield of the vehicle.
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