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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to pennsylvania's vehicle emission certification test. It covers various aspects of the testing process, including vehicle eligibility, exemption criteria, inspection procedures, and troubleshooting tips. Valuable for individuals preparing for the emission certification test or seeking to understand the requirements and procedures involved.
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If a vehicle is not registered in an I/M area and the vehicle passes, but the customer does not want the sticker what must you put in the inspection machine? - ANSWER : PA Note* if the vehicle is from another state you must put the states abbreviation. Ex. NY If you move from an non emission area to an emission area within how many days must you get an I/M sticker? - ANSWER : 10 days. If the odometer is broken what must you enter into the I/M machine? - ANSWER : 000001 NO EXEMPTION FROM I/M TEST IF ODOMETER IS BROKEN. What happens if a vehicle fails the I/M test? - ANSWER : The machine prints out a V.I.R Vehicle inspection report. Whether it passes or fails. It also prints out a R.D.F a repair data form. Both forms must be presented to the customer. Also if necessary you must explain why the vehicle failed. Correspondingly, the customer is entitled to a free retest within 30 days at the same station. Customer must spend at least 150.00 dollars, on repairs that are affiliated with the issue which resulted in the I/M failure. Note* Inform customer to keep receipts for all repairs made toward the vehicle.
If the vehicle fails the I/M retest what happens? - ANSWER : Another V.I.R is printed out and the R.D.F repair data form should be presented to a along with all the repair receipts and V.I.R Emission repair technician to see if the vehicle is eligible for an exemption. What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector? - ANSWER : Essentially worthless, can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test to vehicles. What is a Emission Inspector? - ANSWER : Good for the whole state. Can preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-Speed Idle Test, ASM (Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-Speed Idle test, but is not necessary since that specific test is obsolete. When sitting in the drivers seat where is the emission sticker placed? - ANSWER : On the right of the safety sticker. How close does the vehicle have to be to the station in order to affix the sticker onto the vehicle? - ANSWER : Must be within 100ft of the station and on the same side of the street. HC? - ANSWER : Hydrocarbon produced by misfire What is a Emission Repair Technician? - ANSWER : Waiver, allows vehicles that have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific procedures are followed. How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector? - ANSWER : 18 years old.
EXEMPT MEANS EXEMPT? - ANSWER : No matter what condition the vehicle may be in, if the vehicle qualifies for an exemption it must be given it! If the vehicle is truly in horrible shape it will most likely fail the safety inspection. What counts for registration? - ANSWER : Internet renewal registration Non expired registration card What doesn't count for registration? - ANSWER : A title An expired registration card Renewal bill Why is a gas cap that cannot be unlocked cars for a vehicle to be rejecting for testing? - - ANSWER: Fuel inlet restrictor and visual What do I have to make sure that is not expire prior to doing the test? - - ANSWER: Registration Where's the best place to find a vehicle gross weight rating? - - ANSWER: Sticker or plate Do I have to make sure the tail lights are working on a car? - - ANSWER: No Road test? - - ANSWER: No What is another name for unburned fuel? - - ANSWER: Hydrocarbons
How do I put stickers on the car - - ANSWER: From the inside. (Safety on left & emissions on right) What is the name of the website that I can find most up-to- date information? - - ANSWER: Drive Clean What vehicles are exempt from the emotions program test but still require a sticker? - - ANSWER: New vehicles and under 5000 miles Who can deliver a waiver? - - ANSWER: A certified repair technician. Is there any warranty information provided on a repair data form? - - ANSWER: No How many times do I have to attempt to communicate with the vehicle when I have no communication on a car? - - ANSWER: 3 times What is the best lien indicator? - - ANSWER: Oxygen What is the rich indicator? - - ANSWER: Carbon monoxide Who creates the maintenance schedule for your atomizer?
Do I have to look at the tire pressure and shred when I inspect the car? - - ANSWER: No When we update the OBD2 we standardized the label location in function of what?
The performance of what items is not monitored by the OBD two? O2 sensor, catalyst or fuel pump - - ANSWER: (no fuel pump) If I have a fire in the engine compartment should I open the hood? - - ANSWER: No Where do I enter the mileage for when the odometer is not functioning? - - ANSWER: 00001 What is the timer for the light on the panel that notifies us that we have and emission related failure? - - ANSWER: Mal or check engine light What produces most of the outsides of nitrogen or Knox? - - ANSWER: Cars What does a waiver signify? - - ANSWER: You failed the test and I invested $15 0 What should I be careful for when putting a vehicle on a lift? - - ANSWER: No one is near the vehicle Is safety issues before emissions? - - ANSWER: No What are the three certifications? - - ANSWER: CRT, Northern region and emissions inspector What is the law that Congress passed? - - ANSWER: Clean air act
What decade do we start doing emission devices on cars?
How many days does a new resident have to register their vehicle? - - ANSWER: 20 days From the time you register how many days do you have to take a test? - - ANSWER: 10 days How old do you have to be to get any emissions license? - - ANSWER: 18 What speeds are the vehicle tested for the two speed idol test? - - ANSWER: 2500 and idle What is the single piece of information about a vehicle that is unique and important and used to create a single data reference point? - - ANSWER: VIN number Most 1996 new gasoline powered vehicles for vans and trucks at work gross weight vehicle weight rating Pennsylvania OBDIM check? - - ANSWER: 8500 and less What test does the 8501 pound test get? - - ANSWER: 2 speed idle test Do I have to test antique vehicles? - - ANSWER: No What are the three certifications that you can earn as a technician in this program?
In order to conduct an emissions inspection what must you have in your possession? - - ANSWER: Emissions inspection certification and drivers license. What is the main resource for inspectors to stay up-to-date on changes in the missions program? - - ANSWER: Drive Clean What should you do if you presented in testing a vehicle that is likely to fail? - - ANSWER: Still do the test The universal diagnostic trouble code format consist of alpha numeric code of how many characters? - - ANSWER: 5 Who is responsible for ensuring all the data and the emission monitor is correct? - - ANSWER: Emissions inspector What part of documentation do I have to keep that is provided by the customer when I issue a waiver? - - ANSWER: Repair Data Form, receipts VIRs from both failed tests Where does the vehicle have to be when I put the sticker on? - - ANSWER: On the premises of the shop How many counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania doing emissions? - - ANSWER: 25 How many counties in Pennsylvania do not do emissions?
How many counties total? - - ANSWER: 67 What should the inspector do if a customer refuses any emissions test? - - ANSWER: Dont do it and refuse the safety What do you do if your equipment is malfunctioning? - - ANSWER: Dont do any inspections, fix it. When you have high amounts of carbon monoxide will you have a good miles per gallon? - - ANSWER: No How often should I do my leak check and gas calibration?
Can I wear flip flops? - - ANSWER: No Why are we doing this program and Pennsylvania? - - ANSWER: To reduce pollution. What initiative as part of the states to clean the air and keep it clean in the future? -
- ANSWER: Clean air act