California HHR question...smog...selling
02-07-2022, 03:43 PM
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From: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gene...1-65049/page2/
From walkerexhaust.com. See the note at the very bottom. COLORADO (Effective 1/1/2021) AND CALIFORNIA (Effective 1/1/2009)
CARB-compliant aftermarket replacement converters are required for any vehicle operated in these states.
COLORADO- AND CALIFORNIA-COMPLIANT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Effective January 1, 2021 for Colorado and January 1, 2009 for California, new aftermarket catalytic converters sold or installed in Colorado or California must meet the following requirements:
CARB-compliant aftermarket replacement converters are required for any vehicle operated in these states.
COLORADO- AND CALIFORNIA-COMPLIANT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Effective January 1, 2021 for Colorado and January 1, 2009 for California, new aftermarket catalytic converters sold or installed in Colorado or California must meet the following requirements:
- Be labeled or tagged with a CARB EO (Executive Order) number indicating the converter complies with California’s requirements for aftermarket converters.
- Be installed only on applications listed in the manufacturer’s Vehicle Application Catalog and per CARB’s Installation Guidelines.
- Be warranted for 5 years/50,000 miles, and cover the cost of parts and labor.
- Be compatible with OBD catalyst monitors. This includes making sure converters won't cause false catalyst codes, while also making sure that the OBD system will continue to set a catalyst fault code if the aftermarket converter fails.
NOTE: CARB permits any aftermarket converter to be installed on vehicles older than 5 years and for which the OE emission warranty has expired.
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02-08-2022, 03:13 AM
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02-08-2022, 09:15 AM
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I think it says what I mean: it is against the law to sell a used catalytic converter for reuse, except to a recycler, specifically in the state of California and in many other states.
It is also illegal to install a used cat. It is also to use a used cat on a motor vehicle.
In other words: the only thing you can do with a used cat is transfer it to an entity that recycles the heavy metals or to the trash.
It is also illegal to install a used cat. It is also to use a used cat on a motor vehicle.
In other words: the only thing you can do with a used cat is transfer it to an entity that recycles the heavy metals or to the trash.
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