emisions testing

[supperman15]

what is this like in NH.  I broke the whole FSP thing to my parents tonigt, after i convinced them that i wasnt joining a group wanting to murder people they were cool with it.  they still want me to take my car through emisions testing however.  whats the situation in NH on this issue?

[error]

As far as I know, you take your car to a mechanic, they look at it funny and then give you a sticker, and that's that.

[41mag]

NH has had a safety inspection for a while (brakes, lights, no windows cracked, etc).  A few years ago, they added the emissions testing.  Actually it's more of a computer testing.  They connect the computer from the state mandated monopoly to the OBDII connector and scan the vehicles computer.  If no codes are set on the vehicle, it passes. 

[penguins4me]

If no codes are set on the vehicle, it passes.

So, basically, it passes if the "Check Engine" light isn't on? :P

[powerchuter]

NH has had a safety inspection for a while (brakes, lights, no windows cracked, etc).  A few years ago, they added the emissions testing.  Actually it's more of a computer testing.  They connect the computer from the state mandated monopoly to the OBDII connector and scan the vehicles computer.  If no codes are set on the vehicle, it passes. 

And the nearest auto parts store will reset the computer for free(usually) so you do that right before you go to the inspector...lol.

[MaineShark]

NH has had a safety inspection for a while (brakes, lights, no windows cracked, etc).  A few years ago, they added the emissions testing.  Actually it's more of a computer testing.  They connect the computer from the state mandated monopoly to the OBDII connector and scan the vehicles computer.  If no codes are set on the vehicle, it passes.

And the nearest auto parts store will reset the computer for free(usually) so you do that right before you go to the inspector...lol.

Or just drive a pre-OBDII car

Joe

[error]

Or just drive a pre-OBDII car

I definitely like this idea.

[supperman15]

so basicaly if i register my car in NH ill have to do this again?

[MaineShark]

so basicaly if i register my car in NH ill have to do this again?

Depends on how new your car is.  I believe there's a specific cutoff.

If it's older than that, all they do is the safety inspection.  If it's newer, they just check the computer for error codes.  If the "service engine soon" light isn't lit, that typically means you have no error codes.  It's not a full dyno emissions test like other states may require.

Joe

[Dreepa]

so basicaly if i register my car in NH ill have to do this again?

From the horse's mouth:
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/emissions/index.html

[error]

Hey, look, it's a "new and exciting program" to take your money by force!

[supperman15]

gag me,  NAY I SAY NAY!

[KBCraig]

If you have trouble with a persistent error code that keeps popping back up, it would be worth buying your own code reader. You can clear the code in the inspection station parking lot. 

Here are a couple of cheapies:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95210

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94169

[41mag]

I forgot to mention that for now diesel vehicles are exempt. 

[Lloyd Danforth]

May all of your emissions be nocturnal