UPREV Tuned can't pass EMISSIONS

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

i think you would be looking at a lot of work and expense to do that with a 370z here. anything is possible, but of course it has to be within reason to bother.

It's $150-250 depending on who you know
Vs $45-50 for regular

phunk · 07-26-2013, 02:01 PM

emissions testing is free in Illinois.

I do not think that 250$ would even come close to taking care of a fake pass here in Illinois, with a 370z.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

emissions testing is free in Illinois.

I do not think that 250$ would even come close to taking care of a fake pass here in Illinois, with a 370z.

Free?!?!?! WTF??? Is it done inside a gov't building?

Cbtech · 07-26-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

emissions testing is free in Illinois.

I do not think that 250$ would even come close to taking care of a fake pass here in Illinois, with a 370z.

its well worth the cost if you are FI here in CA. CA has a visual inspection as well as a sniffer. Generally most well tuned FI cars can pass the sniffer but you need to get them to sign off on the visual. We only need to be inspected every 2 years so an investment that i would happily pay.

phunk · 07-26-2013, 02:06 PM

I am sure we pay for it somewhere... but its not when we go to get the test.. its probably including in the yearly registration fees

chrischhorn · 07-26-2013, 02:14 PM

OP, switching maps will not re-enable your DTC codes. It will only switch your fuel, ignition, and timing back to factory settings. You will still fail as the 02's will still not show up.

TPrelude-370z · 07-26-2013, 02:15 PM

So I got lucky and spoke with UPREV. Basically I would need to actually reflash the ecu to stock, drive it around for 75-100 miles, then pass the test, then reflash it back. Not super expensive, just a pain in the butt. The shop mentioned Il just changed this law about 2 months ago and he has got like 5 other guys with the same issue.

Shop will charge 40-80 to reflash depending on if the stock map uprev sends them is ok. So figure paying that again to reflash it back as well. I also will prob have to get some defoulers installed by them since I don't want to drive around 50 miles and have the cel light come on and repeat the process over again. All in all with defoulers and re-reflash I'm prob looking at 200. I am cool with that. Thanks for all the help guys.

TPrelude-370z · 07-26-2013, 02:18 PM

good call chris, I just found all that out. Glad I didn't quit calling.

phunk · 07-26-2013, 02:22 PM

why dont you just ask them to reactivate your DTCs on your existing map? This would solve your problem, and keep your tune you already have. Then you wouldnt have to go back and flash again after emissions. Its like a 30 second process.

rich2342 · 02-08-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phunk

why dont you just ask them to reactivate your DTCs on your existing map? This would solve your problem, and keep your tune you already have. Then you wouldnt have to go back and flash again after emissions. Its like a 30 second process.

It's not all about the DTC's being disabled. It has to do with the states computer identifying the ROM has been flashed which results in failure. Massachusetts recently implemented the same measures and I went through this already. Have to flash back to stock.

phunk · 07-26-2013, 02:32 PM

I can see that for your state, especially with forced induction, if its only $250.

I was just talking about here in Illinois... I do not think you will find anyone that will fake pass it, especially for only $250.

Illinois has no visual inspection or sniffer, and only even checks vehicles registered near the city of Chicago. So there are much easier ways around it.

Cbtech · 07-26-2013, 02:40 PM

its been awhile since i have done a SMOG here in CA since you have 4 years from the purchase date to SMOG but i believe they do hook up to the car to get the timing and other info. The visual and sniffer are the big issues here in CA

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbtech

its been awhile since i have done a SMOG here in CA since you have 4 years from the purchase date to SMOG but i believe they do hook up to the car to get the timing and other info. The visual and sniffer are the big issues here in CA

When you buy the car, on the 6th year and every 2 years thereafter

dmhenderson · 07-27-2013, 12:29 PM

I wish I 'knew a guy' in Maryland but inspections are run by the state - as in "state inspection stations run by the government" you have to visit every two years.

DEpointfive0 · 07-27-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I wish I 'knew a guy' in Maryland but inspections are run by the state - as in "state inspection stations run by the government" you have to visit every two years.

So... How do you pass? Or is there no visual, and you slap your stock cats on every 2 years?

07-26-2013, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974725	emissions testing is free in Illinois. I do not think that 250$ would even come close to taking care of a fake pass here in Illinois, with a 370z. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-26-2013, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974725	I am sure we pay for it somewhere... but its not when we go to get the test.. its probably including in the yearly registration fees __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-26-2013, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 18	OP, switching maps will not re-enable your DTC codes. It will only switch your fuel, ignition, and timing back to factory settings. You will still fail as the 02's will still not show up. SlowZ likes this. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

07-26-2013, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 15	So I got lucky and spoke with UPREV. Basically I would need to actually reflash the ecu to stock, drive it around for 75-100 miles, then pass the test, then reflash it back. Not super expensive, just a pain in the butt. The shop mentioned Il just changed this law about 2 months ago and he has got like 5 other guys with the same issue. Shop will charge 40-80 to reflash depending on if the stock map uprev sends them is ok. So figure paying that again to reflash it back as well. I also will prob have to get some defoulers installed by them since I don't want to drive around 50 miles and have the cel light come on and repeat the process over again. All in all with defoulers and re-reflash I'm prob looking at 200. I am cool with that. Thanks for all the help guys. rich2342 likes this.

07-26-2013, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
TPrelude-370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 243 Drives: 09-Tour-Sport-MB-6MT Rep Power: 15	good call chris, I just found all that out. Glad I didn't quit calling. DEpointfive0 likes this.

07-26-2013, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974725	why dont you just ask them to reactivate your DTCs on your existing map? This would solve your problem, and keep your tune you already have. Then you wouldnt have to go back and flash again after emissions. Its like a 30 second process. seymore4 and chrischhorn like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-26-2013, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974725	I can see that for your state, especially with forced induction, if its only $250. I was just talking about here in Illinois... I do not think you will find anyone that will fake pass it, especially for only $250. Illinois has no visual inspection or sniffer, and only even checks vehicles registered near the city of Chicago. So there are much easier ways around it. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph Last edited by phunk; 07-26-2013 at 02:41 PM.

07-26-2013, 02:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 17	its been awhile since i have done a SMOG here in CA since you have 4 years from the purchase date to SMOG but i believe they do hook up to the car to get the timing and other info. The visual and sniffer are the big issues here in CA __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

07-27-2013, 12:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	I wish I 'knew a guy' in Maryland but inspections are run by the state - as in "state inspection stations run by the government" you have to visit every two years. __________________

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