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monstertodd · 03-27-2012, 03:08 PM

Will a TPMS dash light cause a car to fail a smog check?

And I'm not talking about the sniff test, I'm talking about the diagnostic check using the OBDII port.

67motorcat · 03-27-2012, 06:31 PM

I wouldn't think so since is has nothing to do with emissions....but in Cali you never know rite..

Will your blower pass there?I wasn't sure if Lyslom had the cert yet.

Topher3134 · 03-27-2012, 07:34 PM

I think in pa it will but it's different by state

monstertodd · 03-28-2012, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67motorcat

I wouldn't think so since is has nothing to do with emissions....but in Cali you never know rite..

Will your blower pass there?I wasn't sure if Lyslom had the cert yet.

I sent an email to lysholm yesterday asking for an update. Still no word yet. I'm pretty sure I'm going to part out my car and return it to stock anyway. 1LE baby! I will probably sell the lysholm and buy a CARB friendly Maggie or whipple when the 1LE comes in.

Sent from my abacus using precise finger movements......

Nine Ball · 03-28-2012, 10:37 AM

I don't believe so. TPMS system isn't an engine diagonstic check. It would be similar to the low oil light being on.

SUX2BU · 03-28-2012, 11:27 AM

no

Scalded Dog · 03-28-2012, 12:21 PM

CA law is really jacked up... when you go in for a smog check, they are required to perform the test (and charge you!), but it is ILLEGAL for them to tell you ahead of time that a dash light will fail your test. It's an automatic fail See #6 in the following link: http://www.smogtips.com/six_things.cfm

This page here: http://www.smogtips.com/functional_inspection.cfm spends a lot of time describing the automatic failure if the "Check engine" light is on. However, no mention is made of the TPMS sensors failing a test.

I would GUESS that they would not be an automatic fail... but would recommend when you walk into a shop for the smog, that you ask the tech, before you even start, if TPMS will fail the test.

nytrorcr · 03-28-2012, 12:29 PM

Is the testing for SAFETY and environmental? That would let them fail you.

Scalded Dog · 03-28-2012, 12:49 PM

The CA DMV website indicates that anything that has to to with efficiency/ fuel mileage can be an automatic fail... so, it's up to the interpretation of our CA politicians, who are brilliant scientific and technical wizards (same folks who decided that if a firearm LOOKS scary, it is therefore so dangerous it must be outlawed)... and they COULD make the argument (as much of a stretch as it might be) that faulty TPMS operation COULD lead to riding on under-inflated tires.... thus affecting fuel economy.

monstertodd · 03-28-2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

The CA DMV website indicates that anything that has to to with efficiency/ fuel mileage can be an automatic fail... so, it's up to the interpretation of our CA politicians, who are brilliant scientific and technical wizards (same folks who decided that if a firearm LOOKS scary, it is therefore so dangerous it must be outlawed)... and they COULD make the argument (as much of a stretch as it might be) that faulty TPMS operation COULD lead to riding on under-inflated tires.... thus affecting fuel economy.

This is what I'm afraid of.

Rudy@Tirerack · 03-28-2012, 06:57 PM

In certain states a working TPMS is required. FACT. Hawaii, Rhode Island, Vermot and West Virginia I can confirm for sure.

oldfriend · 03-28-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monstertodd

This is what I'm afraid of.

In another words , WASS = WE ARE SO SCREWED

fielderLS3 · 03-28-2012, 10:25 PM

Note to self, never move to California reason #462B

PQ · 03-28-2012, 10:32 PM

California sucks.

Always has.

Always will.

"This topic is known by the state of California to cause residents to worry."

Do a Google search for 'Most hated state in America'.

03-27-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	TPMS dash light = failed smog test? Will a TPMS dash light cause a car to fail a smog check? And I'm not talking about the sniff test, I'm talking about the diagnostic check using the OBDII port.

03-27-2012, 06:31 PM	#2
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	I wouldn't think so since is has nothing to do with emissions....but in Cali you never know rite.. Will your blower pass there?I wasn't sure if Lyslom had the cert yet. __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

03-28-2012, 10:37 AM	#5
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I don't believe so. TPMS system isn't an engine diagonstic check. It would be similar to the low oil light being on. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-28-2012, 12:29 PM	#8
nytrorcr Drives: I.P.C. 2SS vert, 21 wheels Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cookeville, TN but Just above Atlanta, GA for now Posts: 152	Is the testing for SAFETY and environmental? That would let them fail you. __________________ 2011 2SS Convertible A6

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03-27-2012, 07:34 PM	#3
Topher3134 Drives: delete me Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delete me Posts: 418	I think in pa it will but it's different by state

03-28-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
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03-28-2012, 12:21 PM	#7
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	CA law is really jacked up... when you go in for a smog check, they are required to perform the test (and charge you!), but it is ILLEGAL for them to tell you ahead of time that a dash light will fail your test. It's an automatic fail See #6 in the following link: http://www.smogtips.com/six_things.cfm This page here: http://www.smogtips.com/functional_inspection.cfm spends a lot of time describing the automatic failure if the "Check engine" light is on. However, no mention is made of the TPMS sensors failing a test. I would GUESS that they would not be an automatic fail... but would recommend when you walk into a shop for the smog, that you ask the tech, before you even start, if TPMS will fail the test.

03-28-2012, 12:49 PM	#9
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	The CA DMV website indicates that anything that has to to with efficiency/ fuel mileage can be an automatic fail... so, it's up to the interpretation of our CA politicians, who are brilliant scientific and technical wizards (same folks who decided that if a firearm LOOKS scary, it is therefore so dangerous it must be outlawed)... and they COULD make the argument (as much of a stretch as it might be) that faulty TPMS operation COULD lead to riding on under-inflated tires.... thus affecting fuel economy.

03-28-2012, 06:57 PM	#11
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	In certain states a working TPMS is required. FACT. Hawaii, Rhode Island, Vermot and West Virginia I can confirm for sure.

03-28-2012, 10:32 PM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	California sucks. Always has. Always will. *"This topic is known by the state of California to cause residents to worry."* Do a Google search for 'Most hated state in America'. __________________

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