Do you know what has to be in tiptop shape in order to pass the north carolina vehicle safety inspection.
Car inspection brake light.
On board diagnostics is a computer based system built into all 1996 and newer light duty passenger vehicles to monitor the performance.
The brake inspection is comprehensive.
Motor vehicles registered in 22 north carolina counties must also pass an emissions inspection which is conducted at the same time as the safety inspection.
The thickness of brake rotors.
Items examined on the brake system are brake pedal reserve brake pedal fade and proper operation of power brake unit.
Motorcycle inspections cost 15 and must be done at a licensed class m motorcycle inspection station.
It s valid for one year and expires on the final day of the month on the sticker.
If your vehicle passes inspection you ll get an inspection sticker.
Some reasons for failure in inspections.
But too many people worry about seeing a check engine light which could mean thousands of dollars in repairs while ignoring the safety component of this annual check.
Check engine light comes on when the vehicle is scanned.
If the windows on the left and right of the driver are completely dark.
During a safety inspection a licensed mechanic examines a vehicle s headlights signals brakes steering windows and tires.
If your vehicle fails inspection you ll get a reject sticker.
Activated anti lock brakes abs warning light.
You will get away with it in counties where emission control is not applicable.
Therefore it shall be the responsibility of the inspector to confirm whether or not the brake pads have exceeded the established tolerance of 2 32 of an inch.
A re inspection fee should not be charged if the repair can be visually confirmed for example a burned out light unless the inspection requires jacking lifting measuring or testing the vehicle.
A minimum of 25 percent light emittance should be there on both sides of the window of the driver.
The inspector will remove at least one front wheel for the brake inspection.
In addition to a physical safety inspection required for all vehicles pursuant to rsa 266 59 b iv vehicles less than 20 years old must have an on board diagnostics obd test as part of the inspection process.
A re inspection fee for a non visual defect may be charged at up to 1 1 2 times the hourly labor rate if the inspection requires jacking lifting.
Activated airbag readiness warning light you must use a rejection notice to inform the customer but do not reject for inspection a rear view mirror that is mounted on the outside of the passenger side of the vehicle unless the rear window is obstructed.
Each vehicle manufacturer has determined an appropriate level to activate the brake pad wear indicator warning light.