Will my car receive an OBD II test?
Model-year 1996 and newer vehicles equipped with OBD II require an OBD check as part of their official Smog Check inspection, which includes a visual, functional, and a tailpipe inspection. Vehicle model-years 2000 and newer only receive an OBD II test (BAR-OIS) and a visual inspection. There is no tailpipe inspection of these 2000 and newer vehicles. For 1996-1999 model-year vehicles, the Smog Check will also include a tailpipe test and a visual inspection.
Model-year 1996 and newer vehicles equipped with OBD II require an OBD check as part of their official Smog Check inspection, which includes a visual, functional, and a tailpipe inspection. Vehicle model-years 2000 and newer only receive an OBD II test (BAR-OIS) and a visual inspection. There is no tailpipe inspection of these 2000 and newer vehicles. For 1996-1999 model-year vehicles, the Smog Check will also include a tailpipe test and a visual inspection.