Frequently Asked Questions
The New NYS Vehicle Inspection * The New NYS Vehicle Inspection (NYVIP) tests the emission control systems of your vehicle in addition to the old safety inspection. The inspection station will use new computer equipment and a dedicated telephone line to report the inspection results to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). What is "OBDII"? The OBDII is the computer system in your vehicle that monitors the engine and the other systems of the vehicle. All cars and light-duty trucks that are 1996 and newer have the OBDII system. The OBDII tests the vehicle and then warns the driver or the automotive technician about a possible problem by turning on the MIL (malfunction indicator light) or “Check engine light”. Some of the problems that the OBDII system finds can cause damage to your vehicle and increase the exhaust emissions contributing to poor air quality in your community. A vehicle will fail the OBDII test if: • The DLC (data link connector) on the vehicle is broken or gone. The DLC is the connector between your vehicle computer and inspection station computer. • The OBDII malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the vehicle does not light when the ignition is ON and the engine is not running. • The MIL remains illuminated when the engine is running. Will the vehicle pass the inspection if the vehicle battery is disconnected to clear the OBDII malfunction codes? No. If you disconnect the battery, the OBDII readiness monitors on the vehicle will report that the OBDII system is not ready for the test. This result causes the vehicle to fail the inspection. Will the vehicle pass the inspection if the light bulb in the MIL is removed? No, the vehicle will fail the inspection. Before the inspector conducts the OBDII test, the inspector must make sure that the MIL operates correctly. If a vehicle does not pass the NYVIP inspection, can the DMV prevent the renewal of the vehicle registration? Yes, but it's not in affect yet. This information is provided by: Mooers Forks Auto Repair and Diagnostic Center Call 236-6909 for more info. IF your vehicle fails inspection: Mooers Forks Auto Repair and Diagnostic Center Can Help You In Two Ways: 1: Prior to Inspection If you feel that your vehicle may fail, and you don’t want to waste the time and money for a failed inspection, let us perform our pre-inspection OBDII test. If it fails our test, we will diagnose the cause and give you an estimate for repair. After approval and repair, you can take it for inspection worry-free and pass, We Guarantee It** 2: After Failed Inspection We have the equipment and training to diagnose and repair the reason your vehicle failed. Bring the inspection printout and we will diagnose the cause of the failure and give you an estimate for repair. After approval and repair, we will perform our pre-inspection OBDII test to prove we corrected your problem , then you can take it for inspection worry-free and pass, We Guarantee It** * The above information was printed in part from the NYSDMV website, 5/15/04 ** Ask for details