Inspection Sticker Issues due to Tune...

[Cobra10th Anniv]

Has anyone heard that Mass will reject/not allow any cars that have a modified tune to pass inspection?

I was sent to the Motorist Assistance Center (MAC) and was told due to the fact that I had a modifed tune (diff from Stock) that I would not pass inspection. I was told to revert to stock tune before I came back.

Also, they said this was new a/o October 2011...

Curious if anyone else has run into this or heard of this new law...

Thanks
David

 

[Cobraluver]

yea it sucks. Mass is getting wicked strict on modified cars. But im lucky because i get a friend who just passes it for me with no problems.

 

[massmustang02]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/new-england-158/839427-ma-inspection-trouble-ma-read.html

 

[Cobra10th Anniv]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/new-england-158/839427-ma-inspection-trouble-ma-read.html

Thank you, makes sense... Exactly what I am going through at the moment, getting "Not Supported" reading on all emissions tests. :fm:

 

[Tifosi2003GT]

Had a customer w/ a stock 05 Gt and it has an sct tune. The car failed and he had to report to the same place as you..

 

[massmustang02]

Thank you, makes sense... Exactly what I am going through at the moment, getting "Not Supported" reading on all emissions tests. :fm:

I know he is in talks with Pete to get a revised tune so that he can pass inspection.

 

[Cobra10th Anniv]

So what was the conclusion to your story... Did you finally pass MAC and then have to go back to get a sticker?

 

[massmustang02]

It's my buddy's car. I sold it to him in October.


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[MassDSGsvt]

The problem is that mass has kept records of our cars for the last 3 years. So if a monitor is originally on and then turned off for the tune then I will throw a flag. When u buy a car brand new it expects your inspection status to be the same everytime. So u buy a new car and it gets insepected. You buy a tuner and it shuts off a monitor. You just failed. Luckily Pete has worked with someone to understand the system. You can mod whatever u want on your car but the monitors have to stay the same every year. My friend has a evo and was sent to MAC. They have records of his car sensors and monitors being different every year. Even the fact that he had a European intake manifold. Talk to Pete to get a custom tune bc canned tunes arnt gonna pass anymore. I hope this helps.

 

[infidel0910]

Having the same problem in Illinois. Failed emissions because my monitors were " not supported". Car is an 03 cobra with stock manifolds or/x and stingers, ported blower, 60's, sct maf and 520rwhp. Tuned by Fastlane in NC. They say it should pass and don't know why it won't. They suggested the obd port might be screwed, but I checked that with my sct flash tuner and it definitely works, so I'm at a loss here aswell. If anybody has insight for our collective problems that would be great.

 

[My2003Mach1]

I have a way better solution!

Find a friend that lives in a NON emission state, PAY him to use his addy and register your seasonal Stang there!

I live in CT, I have a 2nd residence in a NON emission state. No TAX No emissions. Good luck friends

 

[MassDSGsvt]

You failed bc monitors were not supported.... They need to figure out how to run the car with all monitors back to its original status.

 

[infidel0910]

Then I guess it's going to a local Chicagoland shop to get it sorted out.

 

[notchstang92]

It sucks, but its true. I failed a couple years ago because I replaced the battery and didn't drive it enough to turn all the monitors on. This stuff is becoming a little silly. But if we owned cars that were 20 years old all we would have to pass is safety. Sit tight the standards are only going to get worse as years go on. Pretty soon you won't be able to change anything.

 

[My2003Mach1]

It sucks, but its true. I failed a couple years ago because I replaced the battery and didn't drive it enough to turn all the monitors on. This stuff is becoming a little silly. But if we owned cars that were 20 years old all we would have to pass is safety. Sit tight the standards are only going to get worse as years go on. Pretty soon you won't be able to change anything.

That's ok, by then the the Mach 1 will be sold and we'd be living in a retirement state driving golf carts too n from the club houses.

 

[Zacharyx]

Having the same problem in Illinois. Failed emissions because my monitors were " not supported". Car is an 03 cobra with stock manifolds or/x and stingers, ported blower, 60's, sct maf and 520rwhp. Tuned by Fastlane in NC. They say it should pass and don't know why it won't. They suggested the obd port might be screwed, but I checked that with my sct flash tuner and it definitely works, so I'm at a loss here aswell. If anybody has insight for our collective problems that would be great.

guess this is where MIL eliminators would win over just turning the rear O2s off in a tune

 

[kenny0529]

Just to let you know. It's doesn't matter if you know someone or not. As soon as you plug it in to the system it says unsupported. Go see Pete. I went through this in march. All set now. He can tune around it no problem whatsoever. Good luck


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[infidel0910]

It sucks, but its true. I failed a couple years ago because I replaced the battery and didn't drive it enough to turn all the monitors on. This stuff is becoming a little silly. But if we owned cars that were 20 years old all we would have to pass is safety. Sit tight the standards are only going to get worse as years go on. Pretty soon you won't be able to change anything.

So... How long must it be driven to turn all the monitors on? Is that right they just turn themselves on when u reach a certain mileage or something?

 

[Slug Fest]

So... How long must it be driven to turn all the monitors on? Is that right they just turn themselves on when u reach a certain mileage or something?

Its about 80 miles I believe...

 

[infidel0910]

Ok. That's weird. So I have to drive the car for 80 miles before I get it tested?!?! This sounds messed up. Guess I'll see what my tuner says.