California Smog and Catalytic Converter CAT (1 Viewer)

[Spike Strip]

Just wanted to pass on an FYI that on my last smog test, earlier in the month, both stations I went to, the tech actually crawled under the truck and recorded the part # of the CAT and checked against a database for CA compliance.

I've since talked to a couple of other people who had the same experience.

I've never had them check the CAT before, so I guess the gig is up installing an out of State (and way cheaper) CAT.

Fortunately, I did have a CA compliant unit, but just wanted to save someone the surprise if they don't.

But I suppose if someone had a character stamp kit....

 

[MANUCHAO]

Were these STAR stations?
I had to go to one of them last year and they did check the CATALYTIC units

 

[Spike Strip]

They were your basic test-only station.

Stinking Kalifornia. They won't allow ID to vote but they'll smog-nazi you on a CAT converter.

Who are the real Fascists?

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

s***.

 

[jigglebear]

I haven't taken mine in yet to get smogged due to being terrified it wont pass and I get gouged for the next turn around test....

 

[Spike Strip]

Just find a shop that retests are no charge.

 

[2mountainfish]

From what I understand, if the cat was installed before 2009 it doesn't matter. With that being said, make sure the cat looks old and the numbers are illegible,problem solved.