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obdprog -- "Clean" versions of latest On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) regulations and updated OBD II monitor checklists posted
Posted: 08 Aug 2016 13:21:01
The "clean" versions (no strikeouts or underlines) of the latest OBD regulations and updated OBD II monitor checklists have been made available on the OBD website. These consist of the entire OBD II and heavy-duty OBD regulations for sections 1968.2, 1968.5, 1971.1, and 1971.5 that were approved by the Office of Administrative Law on July 25, 2016, which include the amendments from the latest OBD rulemaking update (Board Hearing September 24-25, 2015). The documents can be found at the ARB OBD webpage: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/obdprog/obdprog.htm Additionally, the electronic templates for the OBD II gasoline and diesel monitoring requirements checklists (which manufacturers are required to submit to ARB when certifying their OBD II systems) have been updated to reflect the recently approved final regulation order for the OBD II regulation (section 1968.2). Manufacturers are required to use these updated templates for future submissions to ARB as soon as possible. These files can be found on the following website: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/obdprog/obdupdates.htm If you have any questions or comments pertaining to the changes, please contact Wendy Gallardo by phone at (626) 450-6229 or by e-mail at wendy.gallardo@arb.ca.gov. Background: OBD systems are self-diagnostic systems incorporated into the computers of new vehicles. The OBD II system monitors virtually every component that can affect the emission performance of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle remains as clean as possible over its entire life, and assists repair technicians in diagnosing and fixing problems with the computerized engine controls. All 1996 and newer model year light-duty and medium-duty vehicles less than 14,000 lbs. are equipped with OBD II systems, while heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 lbs. have phased in OBD systems starting with the 2010 model year. For further information about the OBD program, please visit the OBD website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/obdprog/obdprog.htm. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.