Official NJ State Inspection Thread - Page 2 - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

maroman88 · 01-09-2010, 07:44 AM

is tints and advisory????

EchoMirage · 01-09-2010, 08:21 AM

an advisory? no. theyll fail you

19iroc88 · 03-02-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

and don't go if you are 1996+ and have a check engine light lit! it will save you time and aggravation.

whats the deal if you are 96 or lower, will the 88 pass with check engine light?

is there any other general rules for older cars

fmybody · 03-02-2010, 06:23 PM

they passed my 91 bmw with the check engine light going on and off.. matter of fact it said it needed an oil change and "brake lining" (on the dash) and it passed.

sweetbmxrider · 03-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19iroc88

whats the deal if you are 96 or lower, will the 88 pass with check engine light?

is there any other general rules for older cars

96+ is a plug in test generally speaking. 95 and older is a tailpipe test. check engine lights 99.9% of the time will fail you in the 96+, 95 and older doesn't matter.

19iroc88 · 03-02-2010, 06:35 PM

so your saying i shouldnt have to worry about the SES in the iroc?

Jersey Mike · 03-07-2010, 10:27 PM

Quick question:
My ex's car is up for inspection shortly. She asked me if the interior LEDs (blue) will be a problem for her at inspection. My gut tells me no, but I just thought I'd ask here before doing anything unnecessary.

sweetbmxrider · 03-08-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19iroc88

so your saying i shouldnt have to worry about the SES in the iroc?

no, unless its raising your tailpipe emissions to the point you'd fail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

Quick question:
My ex's car is up for inspection shortly. She asked me if the interior LEDs (blue) will be a problem for her at inspection. My gut tells me no, but I just thought I'd ask here before doing anything unnecessary.

could you expand on that? are they always on? where are they? it really depends on the inspector though

Jersey Mike · 03-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

could you expand on that? are they always on? where are they? it really depends on the inspector though

Sure thing. They are LED replacement bulbs, in place of the factory map lights & dome light. They function just as stock, and only come on when a door is opened or if they are manually switched on to find something, otherwise, they are off while the doors are closed.

BonzoHansen · 03-09-2010, 11:40 AM

i see no reason you'd have any issue with that.

sweetbmxrider · 03-09-2010, 01:23 PM

should be no problem. i thought you meant like neons and flashing leds. basically a party in your car.

B4C · 03-21-2010, 08:23 AM

Would you fail inspection for having a gutted car. My car currently has no interior other than the driver seat, pass seat and seat belts.

Mike · 03-21-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B4C

Would you fail inspection for having a gutted car. My car currently has no interior other than the driver seat, pass seat and seat belts.

yes my friend failed for that

B4C · 03-21-2010, 09:04 AM

But why? the air bags and all saftey restraints are working properly and installed, its just gutted becuase of a water leak Im trying to track down

sweetbmxrider · 03-21-2010, 12:57 PM

really depends on the inspector. i'd like to hear the reason why it would though.

BonzoHansen · 03-21-2010, 02:35 PM

Sharp edges is the 1st thing that comes to mind. Especially if there are no door panels.

sweetbmxrider · 03-21-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Sharp edges is the 1st thing that comes to mind. Especially if there are no door panels.

yeah but they did away with a lot of the bs failures to lessen the payout to parsons.

B4C · 03-21-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spina74

psshh theres no sharp edges...i survived on the back floor.

it actually more comfy back there w/o the seats

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Sharp edges is the 1st thing that comes to mind. Especially if there are no door panels.

I have door panels on the car I took out only what was necessary to get the carpet out

BonzoHansen · 03-21-2010, 07:00 PM

Don't argue with me, I have no say.

The question is why and I told you one potential reason. Mike already stated it might happen, based on experience. BMXr is right, it is probably dependent on the inspector. If you fail you put it back in and go back.

Jersey Mike · 03-21-2010, 07:30 PM

Get inside the car and have a friend flood each panel with a garden hose until you've found the source of the problem. Mine was in the driver's side rear quarter panel, if it helps.

B4C · 03-21-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jersey Mike

Get inside the car and have a friend flood each panel with a garden hose until you've found the source of the problem. Mine was in the driver's side rear quarter panel, if it helps.

I doesn't leak that bad normally just leaked during that awful storm I know where it came in from, I also need to adjust my windows up because they drip alittle. I was an hourly mechanic I know about water leaks

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Don't argue with me, I have no say.

The question is why and I told you one potential reason. Mike already stated it might happen, based on experience. BMXr is right, it is probably dependent on the inspector. If you fail you put it back in and go back.

Slow your roll hommie

jk I was just saying my door panels are on wasn't arguing

89 Trans Am WS6 · 04-06-2010, 06:03 AM

Hey guys,

Just as a update, PIFs (private insp facilities) are now using the new system just like the MVC lanes. We went online with the system this past monday. Just a few things you all should know.

You fail, once. Under the old system if you waited more then 45 days after failing it forced on you a full inspection. This benefited some people as it allowed them to have emission repairs done by a shop not authorized to do them, clear a MIL and hope it did not come back on, or having a car inspected before the monitor that tripped the MIL ever ran all without having to submit paperwork on who/when/why the car was repaired. This is a thing of the past. Even cars that failed a year ago on the old system are comming up as still failed on the new. Nothing gets a full inspection unless its the first time. Cars need to be fixed.

Any PIF or CIF can also pull up your last VIR with just your vin now. You all can do this too by going to this url. http://njvir.appsolgrp.com:8010/VIRP.../virSearch.jsf

Could possibly come in handy for buying a used car too? idk figured I would post it up.

I got a few more things to share, but I need to run to work now. Talk to you all later!

B4C · 04-06-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89 Trans Am WS6

...without having to submit paperwork on who/when/why the car was repaired. This is a thing of the past.

Eah what? I failed under the old system for emissions, fixed the car, lost the paperwork, came back for inspection under the new system and passed w/o the paperwork...he just put in vehicle repaired by motorist and it didn't ask for anything. So this confuses me?

deadtrend1 · 04-06-2010, 11:06 AM

ok, my question. Bigal told me yes, and while I don't doubt him I just want to be sure...

Does the horn have to be on the steering wheel, or can it be a button on the dash?

1QWIKBIRD · 04-06-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadtrend1

ok, my question. Bigal told me yes, and while I don't doubt him I just want to be sure...

Does the horn have to be on the steering wheel, or can it be a button on the dash?

as long as you have a functioning horn that is all that matters. where the button is, no big deal. Ford thunderbirds in the 80's has the horn on the turn signal stalk, you had to push the stalk into the column to make the horn work (dumb, but ford, what do you want?)

My dad used to have a VW Bus and his horn failed, so he rigged up a button and passed.

As long as its not a micro switch hidden under the dash you should be fine.