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Did you know that the PA State inspection is broken down into two main components? The emissions inspection and the safety inspection. You must first pass the emissions portion of the inspection before the vehicle can pass the state safety inspection. A common reason the vehicle would fail the emissions test is if the check engine light is on. The answer to that is no because every time you shut the check engine light off, it resets the vehicle’s computer and what is called the emission readiness monitor.
The PA State inspection is broken down into two main components - the emissions inspection and the safety inspection. You must first pass the emissions portion of the inspection before the vehicle can pass the state safety inspection. A common reason the vehicle would fail the emissions test is if the check engine light is on. A common question we always get asked is can you just shut the light off and run the test. The answer to that is no because every time you shut the check engine light off, it resets the vehicle’s computer and what is called the emission readiness monitor.
The readiness monitor is a collection of self tests the vehicle needs to complete before the vehicle will let you run an emissions test. A couple of things the vehicle needs to see is a 10-30 mile drive with speeds under 60MPH, a cold engine start up, and a long deacceleration. For further information on the emissions program directly from the state of PA, click here to visit The PA Drive Clean website.
During this part of the inspection there is a lot of areas of the vehicle we must inspect. The inspection includes a vehicle road test, checking all the exterior lights, checking the steering / suspension components, checking the brakes / tires, checking the exhaust system, and checking the body and frame of the vehicle. For more information on the PA State Safety Inspection, and what needs to be inspected see the PA State Inspection Website.
For more information on how to pass your PA State Inspection in Exton and West Chester, PA, give us a call!
Welsh Automotive Specialties provides quality car care in West Chester, PA . We are a family-owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and auto maintenance services to the people of West Chester and surrounding areas.
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