Hey,

So roughly a year ago I had an attempted theft which left it pretty damaged. It's been on PNO since then and has finally made it back. After waiting in line for 2 hours at the DMV, I got a one day permit to take the car out for smog testing. After visiting 3 smog shops today, I haven't even failed a test let alone pass one.

All of the shops attempted and failed to get the car to run through the tests. Something about keeping a steady 15mph in 2nd gear with a slight incline. None of the testers could manage this and would eventually tell me to go away since they were losing business.

Anyone know a shop I can actually take this car to? At this point I'd even be okay with it failing as I can get a temporary registration.

93 FD.

Thanks in advance.
- rp

 

What was happening at 15mph?

 

yea really? they cant keep it steady at 15mph? or whaa?

 

Guess not? I know it's hard to believe.

The one guy that was actually trying to help me said he could get a steady 13mph going, but as soon as he would give it a little more gas it would shoot up to 18mph. Apparently for the test you have to maintain 14.00 - 16.00 mph on a slight incline. I had him try a little brake pressure as well as pushing in the clutch a little at 13 (which I still can't see how he couldn't get that one to work) but to no avail he said he could not get it to hold, apologized and sent me away.

 

Sounds like a car problem not a station problem
However hoursman automotive in Santee is one of the best shops I know of