Help!!!

[jamsky]

Can somebody help me because I failed my emission today. I have no catalytic converter installed. I have no money right now to replace all my test down pipe with a cat back pipe. Does anybody know an inspector who can pass me? Thanks!

[lazyevo<3]

i do as long as ther is no check engine light on he is off exit 13 on 400...... i have a cat u can throw on ill rent it to u for some cash haha

[robb86]

They sniffer them nowadays?
When I took my 9, I passed with turbo back exhaust (had a non-fouler installed, so no CEL).

I didn't exactly see what the guy was doing, he did verify the VIN like 3 times and was busy at the OBD port.
Paid $20 and went on my way.

[jktripp]

are you throwing a cel? if not, go to herbert automotive in cumming... across from the theater. if you are throwing a cel, you can borrow my cat if that's the problem and you think it will fix it. mine is from an 8 if it will work for you. i work today but ill keep checking to see if you need it.

[Hikaru]

I also have a cat you can borrow. Shoot me a PM if you need it. But like Robb said the easiest way to get rid of the CEL is the anti-fouler mod. I have it and passed no prob just last week.

[jktripp]

i agree. you need 2 get an anti-fouler 2 solve your problems for good. but if need something quick we can help..

[BlackIX]

if ur throwing a CEL no matter what its bein thrown for it will fail. u dont need to put a cat on the car but most people look under to see if theres one on there. if u dont have a CEL im guessin its because they looked under ur car and saw theres no cat

[jktripp]

the place i go 2 doesnt check under the car. thank goodness.

[BlackIX]

yea the place i went to they didnt feel like lookin under it because the car was to low

[jamsky]

Okay. Thanks for all the replies guys, I really appreciate it. My IX doesn't throw a CEL but you can smell the smog and it's different from a regular car. And my exhaust pipe is loud. The guy that inspected my car look under the hood and he told me that there's no Cat converter install in my car(which I know about it). He told me that everything is good except for that damn cat converter that's why I failed. I know there are some inspector out there that are laid back and don't check your cat, but where can I find them? I live off exit 14 GA 400.

[jamsky]

Btw, my deadline for registration is on June 13th so I'm a little worried about it.

[Hikaru]

Did you go to some Mom & Pop garage way out in the sticks? They take inspections super seriously. My suggestion is to go to a Jiffy Lube or other mass inspection station closer to ATL. A) those guys are busy and try to get people in and out as quick as possible so they are less likely to check for a cat. B) They do lots of inspections everyday so they are less likely to be thorough. I rode in to one on Roswell RD. loud as hell and stinking of raw gas. Passed @ Jiffy Lube no prob. In and out in 10 min. and I was the only customer. If for some reason that doesn't work just borrow a cat from one of the 3 members on here. That is worst case though.

[Evolvedgti]

That is a bad deal. I must be the luckiest mofo ever. I went and got my emissions on friday. I every so often get the P0300 due to my cossies. I passed emissions, and driving down the road 10 minutes later, the CEL pops. lol. damn I am lucky. Mellon should fix that dring our tuning appt this morning.:D

[Hikaru]

^ Same thing happened to me man. CEL was off for a while. Came on. Went off. Got emissions last week. Then came back on yesterday. Maybe I need to install a 2nd anti-fouler. I can't imagine why the light would be going on and off like that.

[jamsky]

I heard last year that there's a guy in Jiffy lube off at highway 9 that will not inspect your cat and will clear you in a heartbeat. I dont know him or his name.....



Did you go to some Mom & Pop garage way out in the sticks? They take inspections super seriously. My suggestion is to go to a Jiffy Lube or other mass inspection station closer to ATL. A) those guys are busy and try to get people in and out as quick as possible so they are less likely to check for a cat. B) They do lots of inspections everyday so they are less likely to be thorough. I rode in to one on Roswell RD. loud as hell and stinking of raw gas. Passed @ Jiffy Lube no prob. In and out in 10 min. and I was the only customer. If for some reason that doesn't work just borrow a cat from one of the 3 members on here. That is worst case though.

[BlackIX]

theres a drive threw place on pleasant hill in the santa fe mall parkin lot, the guys there just asked me if i had 1 i said yea and they went on with the test, didnt even look for one, and if they did see that it didnt look like a cat i was just goin to tell them that it was a high flow lol. it should work for u.......o and i didnt realize u live like 5 min away from me

[jktripp]

here it is....;)

[jamsky]

Thanks dude! you're a nice guy. I will try to go to that emission shop tomorrow because it is holiday today.




here it is....;)

[jktripp]

anytime man, good luck tomorrow. i think you will be ok with them. btw, did you see my 'spotted' thread? i think it was you...

[jamsky]

Hi jktripp! I saw the herbert automotive that you're talkin about but I didn't stop by to have an emission because they look strict to me. I don't know, maybe I'm just paranoid.

[em1toevo]

I am so glad that Barrow county doesn't have emissions testing. Seems like a major hassle.

[ryanowarrior]

^ yea what is that??????

[jamsky]

You got that right bro.......


I am so glad that Barrow county doesn't have emissions testing. Seems like a major hassle.

[shunderwunder]

Any luck yet?

[jamsky]

Not yet man. I haven't try to get another emission.

I got another question, I got a recorded failed emission in meineke, will they send it to the Forsyth county car registration office?


Any luck yet?

[shunderwunder]

It will show as failed in the computer until it passes, but that wont cause any issue.

[jktripp]

i think you are sweating it a bit arent you? seriously, i dont think you will have a problem... once and if you ever go;)

[jktripp]

oh, and i didnt mean that in as me being a smartass, i was just saying that i dont think you have anything to be worried about. they are really cool guys up there.

[jamsky]

It's okay man, I just want to make sure that I won't lose my $25 for the second time.


oh, and i didnt mean that in as me being a smartass, i was just saying that i dont think you have anything to be worried about. they are really cool guys up there.

[jamsky]

Com'on guys. I know you know somebody and I know most of us here has no catalytic converter. I just need an inspector that will pass me with flying colors. LOL!

Seriously, I'm willing to pay extra bucks just to pass my Evo.

[jktripp]

did u not pass???!

[jktripp]

come on jimmyjam!!! do you work tomorrow? im off, ill meet you up there and talk to them for you. before you have to pull in there. and we will find out before yo have topay...

[jamsky]

Okay, I'm coming, like I said I dont want to lose $25 again.



come on jimmyjam!!! do you work tomorrow? im off, ill meet you up there and talk to them for you. before you have to pull in there. and we will find out before yo have topay...

[jktripp]

we can talk to them before you pull and pay. they will say, 'as long as you arent throwing a cel, you will do just fine.'

[jamsky]

Sorry tripp, I cant go today because I'm still watching people that are workin in our yard. Hopefully I can see you tom. Thanks!

[jamsky]

I still failed but thanks for your help tripp! You're a nice man.

[jktripp]

man, that was crazy! they didnt look for my cat, but then again, i havent seen that guy before... but we gots other plans now right?;)

[jamsky]

Yupieee! I passed emissions!


Tripp I owe you one bro. Thanks for helping me........

[Hikaru]

Nice!

[riCh4G63]

Hey guys, I am in a similar situation, is there a place where I can buy a defouler locally? I'd really hate to re-install my cat for an emission.

And yes I am throwing a CEL :(

If anyone knows anyone who can pass me with this light on for some extra bucks, I can do that as well.

[Hikaru]

^Autozone.

[riCh4G63]

Thanks Hikaru, for such quick response. Will I be able to ask them for a defouler, or is there a specific size that is required for the Evo's?

[Hikaru]

This should help...

http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how-requests-questions-tips/114931-how-install-spark-plug-anti-foulers-remove-ses-cel-light.html

[Hikaru]

Doesn't work on all cars but does on a majority including mine.

[riCh4G63]

link doesn't work, I'll try to search on EvoM.

I may have a shop reset the light temporarily, so I can bring my car to emissions and hope for the best. You think doing that may tamper with my tune?

Thanks

[Evolvedgti]

link doesn't work, I'll try to search on EvoM.

I may have a shop reset the light temporarily, so I can bring my car to emissions and hope for the best. You think doing that may tamper with my tune?

Thanks

You likely will NOT make it to the emissions joint to pass if you just reset it. your car will realize it sees too much exhaust.

[Evolvedgti]

Try this link...........

http://forums.evowned.com/showthread.php?t=3116

[Evolvedgti]

Also, no it shouldn't do anything to your tune.

[Drill_Sergeant]

bring your laptop with you and reset the CEL right when you get there :D

[Evolvedgti]

bring your laptop with you and reset the CEL right when you get there :D

If he did that , he still wouldnt pass because then the car has not gone thru the required cycles to pass. they would likely say, "your ecu isn't ready, come back"

[Drill_Sergeant]

ohh i wasnt aware of this.

how many years before a inspection is required if you bought the car brand new? i have yet to do mine.

[Evolvedgti]

Usually its on the third year. I have an 06, and I had to do it this year.

[Drill_Sergeant]

mine is an 05 i have yet to do it...strange they've never asked at the tag office

[Hikaru]

Dude, my link works fine. Works on my work computer and home. Mac and PC but anyways search evom-advanced search-titles only-cel light. It's lilterally the first result.

[riCh4G63]

I found the link, thanks. However, I failed the emissions today b/c the "ECU wasn't ready." By the time it was, the CEL light came on again. Anywho, I will be installing the defouler trick tomorrow morning, hopefully that will take care of it.

BTW, there is an emissions testing place off the intersection of Jimmy Carter & Buford Highway that has a gear nut working there, real cool guy. He will pass you as long as you don't have check engine light and your ECU is "ready."

[Evolvedgti]

mine is an 05 i have yet to do it...strange they've never asked at the tag office
Yeah, I did where ever you came from not do emissions?
I found the link, thanks. However, I failed the emissions today b/c the "ECU wasn't ready." By the time it was, the CEL light came on again. Anywho, I will be installing the defouler trick tomorrow morning, hopefully that will take care of it.

BTW, there is an emissions testing place off the intersection of Jimmy Carter & Buford Highway that has a gear nut working there, real cool guy. He will pass you as long as you don't have check engine light and your ECU is "ready."

This is what I was talking about!

[Hikaru]

I found the link, thanks. However, I failed the emissions today b/c the "ECU wasn't ready." By the time it was, the CEL light came on again. Anywho, I will be installing the defouler trick tomorrow morning, hopefully that will take care of it.

BTW, there is an emissions testing place off the intersection of Jimmy Carter & Buford Highway that has a gear nut working there, real cool guy. He will pass you as long as you don't have check engine light and your ECU is "ready."

Cool man. Yeah, you should pass no problem. Like I said it works with most cars. Good luck.

[Drill_Sergeant]

i have a gwinnett county tag and have never had to do emissions for the evo.

[Evolvedgti]

Not sure man. the website states that Gwinnette is an emission required county:

All gasoline-powered passenger cars and light trucks 1982 and newer in the following Georgia counties must pass an emission inspection before being issued license plates:

Cherokee Clayton Cobb Coweta DeKalb Douglas Fayette Forsyth Fulton Gwinnett Henry Paulding Rockdale

[Drill_Sergeant]

i mean im well aware of the emissions. i do it for my corolla but never for the evo. and they've never asked about it.

[Evolvedgti]

Arent you military? don't you take the evo to your station? it also states:

You may also qualify for an extension for emissions testing if you are a member of the military,.............

To do this, present parking or repair receipts, student transcripts, military orders, or an affidavit from the military police stating that your car is with you at your current location.

That may be why they never ask!

[jamsky]

Leave it to Tripp. He's an emission expert. LOL!

[jamsky]

I guess if you're in a military you have a lot of good benefits.




Arent you military? don't you take the evo to your station? it also states:

You may also qualify for an extension for emissions testing if you are a member of the military,.............

To do this, present parking or repair receipts, student transcripts, military orders, or an affidavit from the military police stating that your car is with you at your current location.

That may be why they never ask!

[Evolvedgti]

I guess if you're in a military you have a lot of good benefits.

Not sure why you quoted me. I'm not in the military. I was trying to find a reason he has not done emissions.

[jamsky]

I know your not in service.

I'm just saying that military people has a lot of good benefits.....

I wish I'm one of them.


Not sure why you quoted me. I'm not in the military. I was trying to find a reason he has not done emissions.

[Drill_Sergeant]

ive only done the exemption once and it was for the corolla. i kind of slacked on it this year but i ended up bring the rides with me to ga to do emissions.

like i said though. i dont know. maybe they messed up somewhere. either way im legal and i win.

about that meth kit.

which kit is it exactly? any problems or issues other than that piece i need to replace?

how much do you want for the failsafe?

[Evolvedgti]

Yeah, you win.

The kit is the SMC that BR sells. I bought in june 06, used it until around june 08. The kit is fine. You would not need anything but the piece, and honestly you may not need that if you could get it to seal. My problem was that the uip is round, or course and the washer is flat . I had steel pipes and couldn't get the pipe flat enough to seal. The failsafe was only used for about 3 months. I got it because I was tired of always worrying about the kit 'possibly' not spraying. It cuts to wastegate pressure if the system malfuctions. I can't think of the brand at this time. I got it, then decided to math my power with all boost. My Red build came to fruitation a little while later and I have the power and only feel one tank instead of two.