Re: Engine light check - Smog Check purgatory
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Hey Ross ¨C thanks for connecting, and thanks for all of the info. One thing for sure ¨C I hope to build a base of potential support for these older VWs exactly for moments like this ¨C help with smog, engines, whatever. I have already met a couple others in the area, all with stories and experiences. As soon as I get the CEL working, I¡¯m expecting to get an appointment with the local ref. I think his name is Frank Rodriguez. ? Thanks again! Terry ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Rossmayfield@... Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:12 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [SubaruVanagon] Engine light check - Smog Check purgatory ? I live in Nipomo? - 87 doka, 92 ej22. I went to the ref at Cuesta College several years ago. I think that's the one you are talking about. If it's the same ref who was there when I went, he is very fair and very helpful, but he goes by the book.??
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From: "Terry Cline" <tcline001@...>
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SubaruVanagon] Engine light check - Smog Check purgatory
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:34:08 -0800
lol - Richard -a man of experience and wisdom! I¡¯ve been told that our local SLO referee has the equipment - and the authority to get me that mystical bar code sticker - to just complete the check at the appointment. One hopes, right?! But first, gotta solve the check light problem.? Thanks everybody for your help and knowledge. I¡¯m not out of the woods yet, but - knock on the vanagon - just one more task to complete.? That is¡.until the ref makes me jump through another hoop¡.? ? ? On Jan 16, 2024, at 4:26?PM, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@...> wrote:
It goes like this:? drive to your friendly Star Station, you say I need a Smog Check.? First question they ask:? What year is your vehicle?? You tell them, and they tell you:? "Well, our equipment for that is down right now, might be another week for repair."? So you schlep off to Station #2, and Station #3....and you get EXACTLY the same response!? Finally, you get smart, call around, ask if they have WORKING equipment; their response if lucky is "Yes; you got the BAR sticker?"? And then it all happens, finally.? Folks, this is extremely frustrating....but it is what it is. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 03:43:11 PM PST, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@...> wrote: And here is my next line of thinking:? Referees "have" to have working equipment; yes, it takes a 2 stage appointment process to get in.? But 2 years ago when I sought the BAR sticker, the total price for Smog Certification was $8.25....so that sure beats the $100 at a neighborhood Star Station.? Heck, you've got to get your motor nice and hot anyway, so a 20 mile drive out of the way might be the way to go.? If a referee is the last resort because you cannot find a Star Station with working equipment, per the "Ask the Ref" site:? Provide a Specific reason you are seeking a Smog Check Referee inspection.? (My ref was a gruff guy....but fair, and he liked the nature of Subie/Vanagon conversions, he knew every detail.? And the appointment was right on time....no waiting.)
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Terry Cline