johnprusinski Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 ok so here is the story. i cant pass emissions on my VW because of something going on with my ECU. i dont feel like cutting off an arm to fix it either so here is my problem. does any one work at a shop that does emissions testing that is willing to just pass me? there will be a case of beer of your choice for you . im obviously getting desperate now and i need my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Call the number on your emissions paper that says about extending the time. There is an option to change the county the car resides in. Select that and tell them fond du lac or any other county that doesn't require emissions. They won't really questions you, plus its free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Even if you know someone, that's not going to help you. They hook up to your vehicle's computer and send the data directly to the state. As far as I know, there's no cheating the system. Should have registered your car to an emissions exempt county. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I dont hate emissions, I hate the lack of proper safety inspections. There are a lot of cars with bad tires and brakes and even more with brake lights that dont work and headlights that are out. But some of these people are pretty smart. If you have a low beam out, just drive around with the high beams so you have 2 lights again (rolleyes)Is there a CEL that needs taking care of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yay for no emissions here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 +1 for using an address in a non emission county.. My older sister has a car registered at my mom's address to avoid emissions the past 3 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 i dont think my car would pass emissions good thing i have never had to have a test done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 not that it helps......but no emissions for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 No need to supply an address the way I stated. The mk3 wouldnt pass emissions so I thought I would give it a shot. They asked what county and city it would be in. I told them and they asked a general why. I told them is was a pos and it'll be a parts hauler at a friends farm. They believed me and now it is registered in fond du lac county. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 No need to supply an address the way I stated. The mk3 wouldnt pass emissions so I thought I would give it a shot. They asked what county and city it would be in. I told them and they asked a general why. I told them is was a pos and it'll be a parts hauler at a friends farm. They believed me and now it is registered in fond du lac county. I would have just told them it was none of their fucking business. It's funny to watch DMV/SMOG employee's think that they HAVE to know everything about your car/etc. And in reality, they don't need to be told shit. I always go in acting like a mute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 What if one of them asks why you want to do an emissions test on a puffer fish? Thats a legitimate question IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnprusinski Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 wow..... i didnt know it was that easy. i called them and said the car was in sullivan and she said ok and she updated it and that was it. whats the point of having emissions when its so easy to get out of it? i got all worked up for nothing. thanks earl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Because most of the population doesn't know it's that easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 No one knows it is that easy. I didn't know until I called the number and made up the lies on the spot. I thought I would at least have to pay to re-register. Good Job John. Stuck it to the big wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 As Tj said, "emissions" tests are just scanning for codes. It has nothing to do with what comes out the tailpipe. Good to know it's pretty easy to get out of too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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