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Zapiel · 12-06-2012, 07:40 AM

I have a 1999 Audi A4 quatrro 1.8t that has the following lights lit up on the cluster:

ABS
Airbag
Brakes - the brake light is flashing

I want to register this car in California, but I am afraid I will fail inspection at the DMV in California. I had never dealt with inspection before. Does anyone know if the inspector will fail me for having these lights on? I don't have a VAG-COM to reset these lights and the nearest person that does is about 50miles away.

I know you can just block the lights from appearing by opening the cluster and covering it up. I might just do this because my Nevada tag is about to expire on the 13th of December. However, I don't want to take that route unless I have no other choice.

I do know why the lights are on. Even if I fix the problems, I'll still need VAG COM to reset it. So my question is, can I pass with these lights on?

Thanks!

future · 12-06-2012, 08:04 AM

Depends where you go. When I got mine done they don't check shit. Just check vins and miles. With the car off

SDS13COUPE · 12-06-2012, 10:35 AM

Same in San Diego. They check miles and the Vins too make sure they match. They dont care about nothing else.

future · 12-06-2012, 10:38 AM

The one that you should be worried about is your smog place

SDS13COUPE · 12-06-2012, 10:49 AM

^^^Bingo^^^

Gizmo_S13 · 12-06-2012, 02:05 PM

That's all they do when you're registering a out of state car? Time to start hitting up other states. >

Zapiel · 12-06-2012, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I hope that's all they will do. I just dont wanna go through the process and have the inspector fail me half way into it; would be a waste of time. Im not worried about smog shops because my friend owns one here in sacramento.

I'll get this all done tomorrow.

zerodameaon · 12-06-2012, 11:12 PM

Better get it done before the 1st or your car could get added to this new star program and you won't be able to take it to your friend. So worry about smog its not all puppies and kittens like it used to be.

Zapiel · 12-07-2012, 08:36 AM

^ thanks for reminding me. definitely forgot about it. i'm about to smog it right now and then hit up the dmv at 10:20am. wish me luck!

12-06-2012, 07:40 AM	#1
Zapiel Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 34 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Registering car from NV to CA. ABS, Brake, and Airbag lights on. Will I Pass Inspect? I have a 1999 Audi A4 quatrro 1.8t that has the following lights lit up on the cluster: ABS Airbag Brakes - the brake light is flashing I want to register this car in California, but I am afraid I will fail inspection at the DMV in California. I had never dealt with inspection before. Does anyone know if the inspector will fail me for having these lights on? I don't have a VAG-COM to reset these lights and the nearest person that does is about 50miles away. I know you can just block the lights from appearing by opening the cluster and covering it up. I might just do this because my Nevada tag is about to expire on the 13th of December. However, I don't want to take that route unless I have no other choice. I do know why the lights are on. Even if I fix the problems, I'll still need VAG COM to reset it. So my question is, can I pass with these lights on? Thanks!

12-06-2012, 02:05 PM	#6
Gizmo_S13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (909) Age: 35 Posts: 1,055 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	That's all they do when you're registering a out of state car? Time to start hitting up other states. > __________________ Hachiroku, ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!!!

12-06-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
SDS13COUPE Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Age: 38 Posts: 1,403 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Same in San Diego. They check miles and the Vins too make sure they match. They dont care about nothing else.

12-06-2012, 10:49 AM	#5
SDS13COUPE Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Age: 38 Posts: 1,403 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^Bingo^^^

12-06-2012, 05:38 PM	#7
Zapiel Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 34 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies guys. I hope that's all they will do. I just dont wanna go through the process and have the inspector fail me half way into it; would be a waste of time. Im not worried about smog shops because my friend owns one here in sacramento. I'll get this all done tomorrow.

12-07-2012, 08:36 AM	#9
Zapiel Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 34 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ thanks for reminding me. definitely forgot about it. i'm about to smog it right now and then hit up the dmv at 10:20am. wish me luck!