Inspection on Wed
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Inspection on Wed
Hey All,
I am taking my truck for annual inspection on Wed. This is to a local garage, NOT a dealer.
Is it totally necessary to retune my truck to stock? Or is this just for when you go to the dealer?
TIA for any/all replies.
Jag
I am taking my truck for annual inspection on Wed. This is to a local garage, NOT a dealer.
Is it totally necessary to retune my truck to stock? Or is this just for when you go to the dealer?
TIA for any/all replies.
Jag
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Originally Posted by Jaguar
Hey All,
I am taking my truck for annual inspection on Wed. This is to a local garage, NOT a dealer.
Is it totally necessary to retune my truck to stock? Or is this just for when you go to the dealer?
TIA for any/all replies.
Jag
I am taking my truck for annual inspection on Wed. This is to a local garage, NOT a dealer.
Is it totally necessary to retune my truck to stock? Or is this just for when you go to the dealer?
TIA for any/all replies.
Jag
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Well, just got back from inspection. I returned the truck to stock last night. I am thinking I should have just left it as is.
They were unable to read my truck. There computer stated that the vehicle was "Not Ready for Testing".
Looks like I will be giving you a buzz today Mike.
Jag
They were unable to read my truck. There computer stated that the vehicle was "Not Ready for Testing".
Looks like I will be giving you a buzz today Mike.
Jag
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i know in mass . the computer in your truck needs atleast 7-14days of info on your truck computer before it will pass your inspection if not just drive it around for a week and i bet you will be fine
the reason they do this is . if you throw codes on your truck you can just reset your computer to get a inspection sticker they want to know what is going on with your truck
the reason they do this is . if you throw codes on your truck you can just reset your computer to get a inspection sticker they want to know what is going on with your truck
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So you think drive it a week and then take it back? Sigh. This must be something new here in PA. I did not have this problem last year. 
I assume stock tuning is best? Or can the custom tune be left in? (I just switched it back to 93 Oct Perf mode). My rig is just not the same with stock tuning man.
Thanks for the info tho.
I assume stock tuning is best? Or can the custom tune be left in? (I just switched it back to 93 Oct Perf mode). My rig is just not the same with stock tuning man.
Thanks for the info tho.
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Originally Posted by Superchips_Distributor
There is one thing to know about this in general, and that is any time you flash the PCM with any program, stock or performance tuning, just like any time you disconnect the battery, you will have a P1000 code for a little while after that - this is supposed to happen, and simply means that power has been interrupted to the PCM. That is supposed to go away in just 1 complete "drive cycle," but we have seen where sometimes it takes a little bit longer. Some inspection stations will fail you for a P1000 code, as they think you've just disconnected the battery to deliberately clear any other codes - in other words, thinking you're trying to trick them by covering up a known problem.
So we do suggest making sure that you have had the tuning installed for long enough for the P1000 code to go away (a few days is usually all it takes at most with that type of device), and you can easily plug in the tuner to check to see if that P1000 code is present before you go in for the inspection.
That type of Superchips tuner (1715, 1714, 1745, etc.) does not cause problems with emissions inspections that check for emissions-related codes, and is CARB-approved for 50-state use. In fact, what usually happens when they actually sniff the tailpipe to check actual emission is that they are a bit lower than stock. that is one thing I hate about those plug-in code checking "inspections," is that they really don't check anything useful - you can easily be emitting emissions above the legal allowable amount for that vehicle & model year yet still pass that type of inspection - you have to be polluting pretty grossly to fail that type of test.
So we do suggest making sure that you have had the tuning installed for long enough for the P1000 code to go away (a few days is usually all it takes at most with that type of device), and you can easily plug in the tuner to check to see if that P1000 code is present before you go in for the inspection.
That type of Superchips tuner (1715, 1714, 1745, etc.) does not cause problems with emissions inspections that check for emissions-related codes, and is CARB-approved for 50-state use. In fact, what usually happens when they actually sniff the tailpipe to check actual emission is that they are a bit lower than stock. that is one thing I hate about those plug-in code checking "inspections," is that they really don't check anything useful - you can easily be emitting emissions above the legal allowable amount for that vehicle & model year yet still pass that type of inspection - you have to be polluting pretty grossly to fail that type of test.
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you should be fine . it happened to my friends toyota when is battery died it cleared the program so he drove it for a week then went back it was fine.
more and more states are doing this new computer crap on inspections i miss the days i went gave the guy 20 bucks and he just slapped a sticker on it and said you dont know me
more and more states are doing this new computer crap on inspections i miss the days i went gave the guy 20 bucks and he just slapped a sticker on it and said you dont know me
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Thanks again for the info guys. They did not "fail me" tho. The guy showed me what it said and it stated that the vehicle was "Not ready for testing".
They must have just changed things here in PA as like I said, last year I had no problem at all with it.
Now I am just wondering whether I should totally reset my truck back to stock etc (by disconnecting the battery) or just leave it be for a few days.
In any event, yeah I hear you. I miss those days to. The whole inspection thing is just getting crazier man.
They must have just changed things here in PA as like I said, last year I had no problem at all with it.
Now I am just wondering whether I should totally reset my truck back to stock etc (by disconnecting the battery) or just leave it be for a few days.
In any event, yeah I hear you. I miss those days to. The whole inspection thing is just getting crazier man.
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Hi Jaguar,
That "not ready for testing" basically *is* the P-1000 code, as you can see in a post of mine that was quoted in this thread, it's in Red Wing Nut's post - he quoted an older post of mine that explains this.
Basically, if you are going to return to stock for an emissions test, make sure you do it at least a week or two before you take it in, so that the P1000 code clears up - it's supposed to do that in just one drive cycle, but we have seen some cases where it takes longer. Heck, my Lightning takes 3-4 weeks of daily driving for that to go away.
The exact same thing happens if you just disconnect the battery - see, that code is simply telling you that power has been interrupted to the PCM, that's all, SO with enough driving, it goes away on it's own, either with our tuning or with the stock tuning.
No mystery here, and easily solved.
Have fun!
That "not ready for testing" basically *is* the P-1000 code, as you can see in a post of mine that was quoted in this thread, it's in Red Wing Nut's post - he quoted an older post of mine that explains this.
Basically, if you are going to return to stock for an emissions test, make sure you do it at least a week or two before you take it in, so that the P1000 code clears up - it's supposed to do that in just one drive cycle, but we have seen some cases where it takes longer. Heck, my Lightning takes 3-4 weeks of daily driving for that to go away.
The exact same thing happens if you just disconnect the battery - see, that code is simply telling you that power has been interrupted to the PCM, that's all, SO with enough driving, it goes away on it's own, either with our tuning or with the stock tuning.
No mystery here, and easily solved.
Have fun!
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I also live in Pa and with my setup I can't even drive my truck with the stock tune. My truck has pased the last 2 tests with Mike's tune no problem what so ever next time just leave it alone. Mike's tunes are environmentaly friendly.
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What Chuck said is exactly what we normally recommend - as long as the vehicle would pass emissions without our tuning, it will certainly pass with that tuning, too.
By the way, Chuck - I responded to your other thread, but I completely forgot to say it's nice to see you again!!!
By the way, Chuck - I responded to your other thread, but I completely forgot to say it's nice to see you again!!!
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Thanks to Mike and Chuck for your responses here. I just figured I would be doing the right thing by returning to stock. Guess I was wrong.
I had to change back to the 93 perf tune after that cos I can't stand driving my truck without it.
I will drive it around like that for a week or so, and try again. I will be sure to post back with hopefully more positive results next time.
Thanks again,
Jag
I had to change back to the 93 perf tune after that cos I can't stand driving my truck without it.
I will drive it around like that for a week or so, and try again. I will be sure to post back with hopefully more positive results next time.
Thanks again,
Jag
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Hi Jag,
Actually, your instincts were basically good, as we usually do advise anytime you go in for service, to make sure to return to the stock tune (if you don't have mods that prevent doing so). We might want to make a note in our custom tuning docs we send out with each custom tune we do that in the case of an emissions inspection, to either leave our tuning in, or change it back to stock at least a week or two prior to the inspection, just so you don't come in with a P1000 (not ready) status present.
Up until about 6-8 months ago, none of the emissions inspection stations that we knew of ever failed anyone or even told them to come back with a P1000 (or "Not ready") condition present, but now this is something that many of them are starting to do.
Actually, your instincts were basically good, as we usually do advise anytime you go in for service, to make sure to return to the stock tune (if you don't have mods that prevent doing so). We might want to make a note in our custom tuning docs we send out with each custom tune we do that in the case of an emissions inspection, to either leave our tuning in, or change it back to stock at least a week or two prior to the inspection, just so you don't come in with a P1000 (not ready) status present.
Up until about 6-8 months ago, none of the emissions inspection stations that we knew of ever failed anyone or even told them to come back with a P1000 (or "Not ready") condition present, but now this is something that many of them are starting to do.
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With the new PA test that was set up within the last year or two, it is not a tailpipe sniffer test but a plug in to the diagnostic port test, If the check engine light is on or the computer contains any codes related to emmisions you will fail. the p1000 is a fail because they feel you have a problem and have just cleared the codes.