If none of the above have made the light turn off, yourdealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailerhas the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical problems that mighthave developed.Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration.Here are some things to know to help the vehicle passan inspection:• The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the checkengine light is on with the engine running, or if thekey is in the ON/RUN and the light is not on.For vehicles with a Keyless Access ignition,make sure the transmitter is in the passengercompartment. See Ignition Positions (Key Access)on page 2-32 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)on page 2-33.• The vehicle will not pass this inspection if theOBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determinesthat critical emission control systems have not beencompletely diagnosed by the system. The vehiclewould be considered not ready for inspection. Thiscan happen if the battery has recently been replacedor if the battery has run down. The diagnostic systemis designed to evaluate critical emission controlsystems during normal driving. This can take severaldays of routine driving. If this has been done and thevehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack ofOBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer canprepare the vehicle for inspection.3-44
