Out of State Purchase - Smog Test

[buddybash]

Posting this as informational since I just had to deal with this headache.
I am not sure which states requires this, but if you purchase a car out of state in California you need to pass a smog test.
If your car is new you will fail the smog test because your O2 senor will not be ready. It will take 500-1000 miles for the sensor to be ready and each car achieves this at a different mileage.
To avoid the headache, if you fail smog and your car has under 1,000 miles you can make an appointment with the state ref, they will inspect and pass your vehicle.

GM actually released a bulletin about this the break-in period.

Hope this helps someone and saves them time.

 

[leres]

Go on the amazon and pick up a < $20 "obd2 readiness scanner" and you'll be able to tell if all the tests have run or not.

 

[so 650]

It is indeed a pain in the ass and a source of much appropriate mockery of the Golden State and our regulations. There are a few threads on the forum on the topic. I got my 4BW to clear smog at around 250 miles after doing a bunch of "drive cycles". Or maybe just from hooning around. I get the impression 5s can take longer to get all the sensors to wake up.

But all that's beside the point. Welcome to the forum! Tell us about your 5! Where'd you get it? Pictures! C'mon!

 

[buddybash]

It is indeed a pain in the ass and a source of much appropriate mockery of the Golden State and our regulations. There are a few threads on the forum on the topic. I got my 4BW to clear smog at around 250 miles after doing a bunch of "drive cycles". Or maybe just from hooning around. I get the impression 5s can take longer to get all the sensors to wake up.

But all that's beside the point. Welcome to the forum! Tell us about your 5! Where'd you get it? Pictures! C'mon!

Thanks. I got the car from Michigan.
Coastal Blue Metallic, slicktop, bucket seats, manual, bronze wheels, and blue calipers.

 

[dinkman]

Thanks. I got the car from Michigan.
Coastal Blue Metallic, slicktop, bucket seats, manual, bronze wheels, and blue calipers.

i just missed very similar spec car to someone from FL at manhattan motorcars. was hoping to go pick it up tomorrow but it sold yesterday

 

[Mutz]

Not specific to these cars, but a drive cycle requires you to start from a cold start and drive long enough for the sensors to do their thing. Other cars I’ve had would take 4-5 cycles for the sensors to be ready. These were true cold starts as well after sitting overnight.

 

[NewCaddy]

CA is a pain in the butt. Went through the same damn thing with a state referee tech. Makes no sense to be required to pass a smog test for a brand new car. I even ordered the car with CA emmisions. State is just money hungry.

 

[so 650]

Thanks. I got the car from Michigan.
Coastal Blue Metallic, slicktop, bucket seats, manual, bronze wheels, and blue calipers.

Love the bronze on blue. Nicely done. Hopefully we'll get a NorCal meet together one of these days.

 

[Barstoolman1127]

This topic has been discussed ad nauseam. Stop!

 

[so 650]

This topic has been discussed ad nauseam. Stop!

c'mon, it's an opportunity for inappropriate political rants!

 

[Darinja]

Thanks. I got the car from Michigan.
Coastal Blue Metallic, slicktop, bucket seats, manual, bronze wheels, and blue calipers.

I know it's a bit off topic, but I also have the Coastal Blue with slick top, bronze wheels, and blue calipers. I've gotten SO MANY compliments every time I take it out. I really think it's the best looking Blackwing they make.

 

[Stephen Navarra]

Posting this as informational since I just had to deal with this headache.
I am not sure which states requires this, but if you purchase a car out of state in California you need to pass a smog test.
If your car is new you will fail the smog test because your O2 senor will not be ready. It will take 500-1000 miles for the sensor to be ready and each car achieves this at a different mileage.
To avoid the headache, if you fail smog and your car has under 1,000 miles you can make an appointment with the state ref, they will inspect and pass your vehicle.

GM actually released a bulletin about this the break-in period.

Hope this helps someone and saves them time.

 

[Stephen Navarra]

Go to a test only and pay for test without reporting ,my 2024 BWhad 500 miles passed with no issues

 

[Stephen Navarra]

Go on the amazon and pick up a < $20 "obd2 readiness scanner" and you'll be able to tell if all the tests have run or not.

No need it is a money grab not an emissions issue

 

[FLYARMY]

GM posted a fix for that specific issue. MOVE OUT OF CALIFORNIA !

 

[Barstoolman1127]

I know it's a bit off topic, but I also have the Coastal Blue with slick top, bronze wheels, and blue calipers. I've gotten SO MANY compliments every time I take it out. I really think it's the best looking Blackwing they make.