Failed Emissions!!!

[erod550]

Gah. That sounds awful. I'd be having nightmare visions of the Evo that fell of the dyno, running out there saying, "Just let me do it!"

[GR-8]

Yep. Some real idiots they higher. The tests went pretty smooth with the Bronco. Not like how the guy nearly jumped off the dyno back in Sept. No harm would have been done unless he slammed into the car in front. Good thing it's an in-gorund dyno. I got a kick out of them driving the bronco with a 4.80 final drive. But if it was the Mazda I would have been pissed off.

[chickenwafer]

I'm real worried about getting the FD emission tested this coming April. Besides worried about the car passing in general, I know it's complete morons who work there.

Passing emissions is as much as much about the tester as it is about the car. I had a friend with a TurboII FC in Phoenix who went to pass emissions. Car failed horribly on the first test. He had a literally brand new cat and everything, so he was baffled. Then an older guy working at the testing station came over and said "Let me try it". He got it to pass with flying colors. If you drive it on the dyno like a jackhole it's not going to pass no matter what. I bet I could get a new Civic to fail emissions if I tried hard enough.

[slyter485]

Got my emission retested yesterday and passed with flying colors. I guarantee that it was user error that cause the car to fail. It has be awhile since I have had to get emission and forget how dumb the people that work there are.

First off, I pull into the line labeled for AWD vehicles. I wait my turn and am next to pull in when some guy signals me over to another lane. I pull over and roll down my window to ask if this is really where I need to be since this car is AWD and he looks at me like I some idiot. He then goes around to the back of the car and then starts crawling under the car to verify my claim with his buddy, then proceeds to tell me that I need to go back where I was.

Then, on dyno the guy couldn't keep the car under control and it litterally almost came off the rollers. They cancel the run and had to have some other guy get in to give it a try. All while I watch through the window. What a scary mess.

Yikes, that could have been bad. I've seen several vids of cars falling off dyno's, man I'd be so pissed. Glad you passed!

[Milcre]

You should be able to pass regardless if you live in the Denver metro area. All you need to do is use the Rapid Screen stations throughout the area. Here's the website that explains rapid screen:

http://aircarecolorado.com/rapidscreen/index.html

[coloskydiver]

I think that is how we got flagged. They sent us something in the mail but you never really know if it was you or the guy in front of you.

[mOOsE]

You should be able to pass regardless if you live in the Denver metro area. All you need to do is use the Rapid Screen stations throughout the area. Here's the website that explains rapid screen:

http://aircarecolorado.com/rapidscreen/index.html

They aren't that simple. Can't just drive past one when your emissions test is due. You have to pass them several times before you receive your renewal, and even then, it's a slim chance to have them record your car.

[Milcre]

I never said you could do it on day your emissions is due. You have to do it within the year prior to emissions and not within 2 months of registration due date to execute it properly. I was giving advice for people that want to try and avoid the noobs at the emissions testing facilities. As for accuracy I would say try driving by on a less busy highway day like Sunday to get a more accurate reading. I think you have to do it 2 or 3 times at least for it register but it's an idea for someone who removed cat(s). Not saying it's perfect but it is an alternative option. Here's the description for how it works:

About RapidScreen

An alternative to standard emissions testing, RapidScreen gives you the opportunity to have your vehicle’s emissions screened as you drive, rather than having to visit an emissions testing facility. If you record two clean RapidScreen readings within a ten-month window in the year prior to your registration renewal, you’ll receive a notification in the mail on your vehicle’s registration renewal card. If you choose to accept RapidScreen’s clean readings, simply pay your emissions fee along with your registration renewal fee, and you’re good to go. If you wish not to participate, you’ll need to receive a standard emissions test at your local testing facility—in which case your emissions fee would be due at the time of that test.

To ensure accurate and uncontaminated readings, the emissions limits for RapidScreen are stricter than those of a standard tailpipe emissions test. Therefore, it’s possible to fail a RapidScreen test, but still be able to pass emissions at an Air Care Colorado testing facility. If your vehicle fails to meet RapidScreen’s strict qualifications, the need for a standard emissions test will be indicated on your registration renewal card.

[Milcre]

I never said you could do it on day your emissions is due. You have to do it within the year prior to emissions and not within 2 months of registration due date to execute it properly. I was giving advice for people that want to try and avoid the noobs at the emissions testing facilities. As for accuracy I would say try driving by on a less busy highway day like Sunday to get a more accurate reading.