Does Crane Hi-6 affect smog check?
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Does Crane Hi-6 affect smog check?
Hello everyone
today i went to get a smog check and i failed
i was wondering if it can affect emissions testing....
Jon
today i went to get a smog check and i failed
i was wondering if it can affect emissions testing....
Jon
#2
It shouldn't affect the sniffer. If anything, it should help by reducing any misfires or incomplete burn cycles.
It will *probably* fail you on the visual, if they're strict, because it does affect the fuel/ignition system. I don't know if it's an approved device... probably not, since it does have a large effect on the operation of the ignition system.
-=Russ=-
It will *probably* fail you on the visual, if they're strict, because it does affect the fuel/ignition system. I don't know if it's an approved device... probably not, since it does have a large effect on the operation of the ignition system.
-=Russ=-
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i know its not an approved device, but i "think" it caused the RPM readings (atleast on that guy's timing lgiht) to go crazy, idling was on 3000+ then it jumped to 6000+ and going crazy
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Originally Posted by Cybaster
i know its not an approved device, but i "think" it caused the RPM readings (atleast on that guy's timing lgiht) to go crazy, idling was on 3000+ then it jumped to 6000+ and going crazy
-Ted
#6
Originally Posted by Cybaster
i know its not an approved device, but i "think" it caused the RPM readings (atleast on that guy's timing lgiht) to go crazy, idling was on 3000+ then it jumped to 6000+ and going crazy
He'll need to tap into a pre-Crane ignition signal line to get a good reading. I don't know if emissions stations have that capability though. Is there a jumper inside the box to disable the multi-spark section and just use it as a straight CDI booster? I'm not sure if that would hurt emissions or not at low RPM - they use multiple sparks because a single really hot/short spark isn't as good as a cooler longer one for igniting the charge at low RPM.
-=Russ=-
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As Icemark mentioned, the trailing coil includes a "test" connector which provides a timing signal output. Because many new cars are coil on plug (no ignition wire), most emissions machines can also read this signal. It's a little round plug, buried by the trailing coil. The wire that leads to it is yellow w/blue, as I recall.
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Originally Posted by The Wankler
Smog guys out here in cali are just retarded.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
The key is to find a good test only shop, that actually has a clue.
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