OBDII Smog Test Information
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OBDII Smog Test Information
Courtesy of Certified Smog, Indio California
OBDII vehicles have the capability to diagnose virtually every Smog check component that can affect emission results.
The State of California now requires all vehicles 1996 and up, to communicate directly with the Smog machine during the Smog test.
Smog check components such as the oxygen sensor (O2), catalytic converter (CAT), engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors as well as several others which may be found upon further visual inspection, are checked by the OBDII computer for proper operation and to insure fuel is being burned thoroughly.
If a Smog check problem or malfunction is detected, the OBD II computer
will illuminate a warning light on the vehicle instrument panel known
as the " Check Engine" light or "Service Engine Soon"
light, and record an OBDII trouble code. Very often you may not notice
an engine problem.
This is due to the OBDII computer operating under preprogrammed data
rather then real time. The problem exists but the engine ignores the
defective sensors input and provides its own manufacturer programmed
data.
To avoid causing further damage to the Smog check emission system/s the "Check Engine" light should be diagnosed as soon as possible by a reputable and trusted repair certified Smog check station, emission test center or Smog service center.
The OBDII system will store malfunction information so your Smog check
repair technician can find and fix the problem.
Smog stations are required to have OBDII trouble code retrieval tools
or scanners at their Smog station.
At Certified Smog, our commitment to excellence is secondary to our Customer Care. It is our intention to become your one and only Authorized Emissions Testing Center for Smog Only Testing, DMV Registration Renewals, and Auto Insurance!
Why not make your life easier with our one-stop experience. Let Certified Smog handle all the dirty work: We will manage your Vehicle Verification, DMV Registration Renewal, Smog Only Test, as well as your Auto Insurance. You do not need to have a Smog Check at our facility to receive your Tags and Registration.
Certified Smog offers you experienced and certified technicians,
convenience, and courteous professionalism.
We utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment to ensure an accurate
emissions test.
Certified Smog is your Trusted California State Authorized Emissions Test Only Center!
If your vehicle has been designated to undergo a Test Only Smog Check,
do not worry. Simply drive your vehicle to one of our convenient Certified
Smog Test Only Centers to have our California State Registered Technicians
conduct your inspection. Our experienced Smog Technicians will inform
you of any serious issues
if there are any.
Our Certified Smog Center is easy to find, just click on the
Map.
Please contact us by telephone or e-mail
if you have any questions.
Certified Smog offers a very convenient location in Indio, California.
Certified Smog is a California State Registered Test Only Center.
We are the only Smog Station where you can get your Smog and Vehicle
Tags at the same time. Certified Smog is a Test-Only Station
so we are licensed to perform all Smog Tests for all Vehicles required
by the State of California.
Certified Smog is also a California State Licensed Registration Service so we can issue Vehicle Stickers and Registrations on the spot. We can also perform Vehicle Transfers, Verifications and Out of State Smog Inspections.