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06/15/21 06:53 PM
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Jeff Sr.
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I have a 99 model Chrysler with 50,000 miles on it only. It runs like a top and I have it inspected every year with no problems. This year maybe it’s the Biden influence of moving out older vehicle’s but the inspection comes back and says a bunch of problems with O2 sensors and the heater 02 sensorall , and that silly stuff that really doesn’t matter.
Anyone figured out how to get around all that bureaucracy and get the safety inspection done?
Would extra $20 s help
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 06:57 PM
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Bigbob_FTW
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I have a 99 model Chrysler with 50,000 miles on it only. It runs like a top and I have it inspected every year with no problems. This year maybe it’s the Biden influence of moving out older vehicle’s but the inspection comes back and says a bunch of problems with O2 sensors and the heater 02 sensorall , and that silly stuff that really doesn’t matter.
Anyone figured out how to get around all that bureaucracy and get the safety inspection done?
Would extra $20 s help no pass no play. replace the sensors. your car will run better.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 06:57 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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The surest way to do it is to live in a county that doesn't require emissions testing.
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:06 PM
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MAK747
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If its failing all of those test then I presume the check engine lights on, correct? If so, did you think they were just going to ignore it during the inspection? Take it and get the codes read at one of the auto parts stores, may be a simple as replacing a single O2 sensor.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: MAK747]
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06/15/21 07:07 PM
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fishmagnet
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If its failing all of those test then I presume the check engine lights on, correct? If so, did you think they were just going to ignore it during the inspection? Take it and get the codes read at one of the auto parts stores, may be a simple as replacing a single O2 sensor. This^^^^^^^^pretty simple.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:10 PM
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MAK747
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Also for a 1999 model year you can have two sensors in a not ready state and still pass the Texas inspection, though none can be in a failed state.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:10 PM
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bigrebar
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I have a 99 model Chrysler with 50,000 miles on it only. It runs like a top and I have it inspected every year with no problems. This year maybe it’s the Biden influence of moving out older vehicle’s but the inspection comes back and says a bunch of problems with O2 sensors and the heater 02 sensorall , and that silly stuff that really doesn’t matter.
Anyone figured out how to get around all that bureaucracy and get the safety inspection done?
Would extra $20 s help you should trade it in for a Tesla, get on the band wagon and save the environment.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: MAK747]
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06/15/21 07:12 PM
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Jeff Sr.
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Rng chief
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: MAK747]
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06/15/21 07:14 PM
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Jeff Sr.
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Rng chief
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:18 PM
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MAK747
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If the check engine light isn't on then either the light doesn't work (easy enough to check) or you have more than two sensors in a not ready state. If any of the sensors were in a failed state the light would be on. Did you disconnect the battery recently? If so, you may just need to drive it some more until all of the sensors have had a chance to complete their test.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:18 PM
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No lights on.Idb take it have it scanned anyway just to see.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:24 PM
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PondFish
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Put some higher octane no ethanol gas in it, take it for a drive on the highway for about 30 miles. Romp on it a few times to blow all the build up out of the engine and exhaust.
Then take it to a different inspection shop. If you still get errors take it to a parts place that can diagnose it.
Hold on to it for a while. I think at 25 years they can be classified as classic/antique and as long as you only drive it a couple thousand miles a year an inspection isn't required.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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06/15/21 07:26 PM
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Tsunami_1
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I'm no auto mechanic but it appears part of the problem is a burned out check engine light.
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: Bigbob_FTW]
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06/15/21 07:30 PM
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gander
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I have a 99 model Chrysler with 50,000 miles on it only. It runs like a top and I have it inspected every year with no problems. This year maybe it’s the Biden influence of moving out older vehicle’s but the inspection comes back and says a bunch of problems with O2 sensors and the heater 02 sensorall , and that silly stuff that really doesn’t matter.
Anyone figured out how to get around all that bureaucracy and get the safety inspection done?
Would extra $20 s help no pass no play. replace the sensors. your car will run better. This...fix it don't fight it
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Re: Auto inspection
[Re: MAK747]
#14032987
06/15/21 07:31 PM
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gander
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If the check engine light isn't on then either the light doesn't work (easy enough to check) or you have more than two sensors in a not ready state. If any of the sensors were in a failed state the light would be on. Did you disconnect the battery recently? If so, you may just need to drive it some more until all of the sensors have had a chance to complete their test. Good info here..
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