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GTRS Fiero

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Have you tried this?
« on: March 28, 2019, 06:13:50 pm »
Several questions:
1. Is it legal to take a car to multiple places for an inspection, just to see what happens?
2. Does a car have to have an engine installed/running to pass inspection?  As in, if it passed, but the engine was removed and the vehicle was brought back, could it still pass?

A friend came up with the idea of taking his roller Fiero to as many inspection stations as possible, just to see what would happen.
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Re: Have you tried this?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2019, 06:23:29 pm »
Around here, Fieros are all exempt from smog inspection, and there isn't any other kind.
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Re: Have you tried this?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2019, 06:25:22 pm »
Hmmm.  I have to pass safety inspection, and all the emissions controls must be in place.  There cannot be any leaks.

Would this be legal?
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Re: Have you tried this?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2019, 03:57:45 pm »
Well, it is not illegal.  If you take a vehicle in for an inspection without an engine, they will take your money, but you will fail safety and emissions.  If you take it 2 more places and fail, the state will fine you.  Actually, you get investigated.  Apparently, a bunch of failed emissions tests throws up a red flag, almost instantly.

If your vehicle has no engine, it fails many things, like steering, throttle, brakes, etc.  9 items fail, I believe.

Next time I take my truck in, I think I'll remove the power steering.
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