Builds Zzyzx85's 2007 GX470 (1 Viewer)

[zzyzx85]

Does Cali do a visual inspection under the hood or just an OBD check? I'm wondering if you could get away with it . In NJ, we get just an OBD check and an underbody photo without an engine bay inspection so not a problem for the SAIS bypass. I've passed a couple inspections without issue after install.

They're supposed to do a visual inspection as well so I suppose if the bypass is done in a way to reduce the chances of it being seen, it's possible.

 

[Rednexus]

They're supposed to do a visual inspection as well so I suppose if the bypass is done in a way to reduce the chances of it being seen, it's possible.

If you knew what you were looking for, it would be super easy to spot. There is a pigtail that ties into the MAF sensor and has additional wires coming out of it. Assuming they are spending more than 5 minutes looking around under the hood, I think they would probably notice it. If they just pop the hood and drop it, maybe it's not a big deal.

 

[OG Zuninja]

They're supposed to do a visual inspection as well so I suppose if the bypass is done in a way to reduce the chances of it being seen, it's possible.

Does that visual inspection include popping the Lexus "beauty" covers? I imagine it would but I honestly don't know.

 

[zzyzx85]

Does that visual inspection include popping the Lexus "beauty" covers? I imagine it would but I honestly don't know.

not sure. i haven't had to take the GX in for a smog check yet but i doubt they would go beyond peeking around the engine bay to confirm everything looks stock.

 

[zzyzx85]

I decided I'm going to wait a little bit for the next sale and pick up OE SAIS parts. If it fails again in the future and I still have the GX, I will bypass it (I'll also keep an eye out for any sales from Hewitt).

Since the GX has 166k miles on it, I will take this "opportunity" to replace the starter with a rebuilt Denso starter as well as check the rear coolant crossover for any leaks and replace the gaskets as needed.