Trans 131.03(6)(a)1.1. Vehicles shall be inspected in an as-received condition. Prior to inspection, the engine shall be operating at the manufacturer's recommended engine idle speed without excessive smoke, at normal operating temperature, not overheating, as indicated by gauge, warning light or boiling radiator, and with all accessories off.
Trans 131.03(6)(a)2.
2. The vehicle shall be nearly level when inspected in order to prevent abnormal fuel distribution.
Trans 131.03(6)(a)4.
4. Vehicles that are designed to operate with more than one type of fuel shall be inspected on the fuel in use at the time of inspection.
Trans 131.03(6)(d)1.1. An OBD II inspection shall be performed on all model year 1996 and newer vehicles equipped with OBD II systems. The OBD inspection shall be performed according to the procedures specified in section 85.2222 of the federal rule.
Trans 131.03(6)(d)2.
2. If the vehicle's DLC cannot be located, or is located such that an inspector cannot reasonably access it during the course of a vehicle inspection, the vehicle shall receive a waiver equipment inspection as provided in s.
Trans 131.05 and, pending the outcome of this inspection, be referred to a technical assistance center or other facility or inspector designated by the department to perform the functions of a technical assistance center for issuance of a technical waiver of compliance as provided in s.
Trans 131.04 (1) (b).
Trans 131.03(6)(d)3.
3. The inspector shall connect the inspection system to the vehicle by connecting the vehicle's DLC to the OBD II inspection system. The inspection system shall determine what readiness monitors are supported by the vehicle's OBD II system, and perform a readiness evaluation or applicable readiness monitors in accordance with the USEPA technical guidance. If the readiness evaluation indicates that any on-board tests are not complete, the vehicle shall be rejected from inspection. Vehicles rejected because on-board tests are not complete shall be required to leave the inspection station, pursue a means of completing on-board tests, and return for inspection.
Trans 131.03(6)(d)4.
4. An exception is allowed for model year 1996 to model year 2000 vehicles, with 2 or fewer unset readiness monitors, and for model year 2001 and newer vehicles with no more than one unset readiness monitor. Vehicles from those model years which would otherwise pass the OBD inspection, but for the unset readiness monitors in question, may be issued a passing certificate without being required to operate the vehicle in such a way as to activate those particular readiness monitors. Vehicles from those model years with unset readiness monitors which also have DTCs stored resulting in the MIL to be commanded on shall fail the OBD inspection.
Trans 131.03(6)(d)5.
5. If the inspection computer system is not able to download the vehicle OBD II records, the OBD inspection shall be aborted, and the vehicle shall be reinspected with an OBD II inspection in a separate inspection facility inspection lane.
Trans 131.03(6)(d)8.
8. If the malfunction indicator status indicates that the MIL has been commanded to be illuminated, the inspection system shall record all DTCs resulting in MIL illumination in the vehicle inspection record.
Trans 131.03(6)(d)10.
10. Vehicles failing the OBD inspection may not be reregistered within the state of Wisconsin until such failing items have been repaired or replaced if necessary as required by s.
285.30 (6), Stats.
Trans 131.03(10)(a)(a) Vehicles failing initial inspection may receive a reinspection at no additional charge under the following conditions:
Trans 131.03(10)(a)1.
1. The reinspection shall take place within 30 days of the initial inspection or the owner or lessee shall present satisfactory evidence that the repairs and adjustments which were performed on the vehicle could not have been made within 30 days of the initial inspection. Additionally, the vehicle shall have been repaired or adjusted according to s.
110.20, Stats., and this chapter.
Trans 131.03(10)(a)2.
2. The vehicle shall be accompanied by its previous vehicle inspection reports. Repair information, as completed by the person performing the repairs, shall be indicated in the space provided on the reports, unless it is reported electronically, upon performance of the repair. The completed repair section on the vehicle inspection report, or the data reported electronically, shall indicate all of the following:
Trans 131.03(10)(a)2.a.
a. The repairs performed as well as any recognized automotive emission repair technician recommended repairs not performed per owner's request.
Trans 131.03(10)(a)2.d.
d. If available, the appropriate identification number of the recognized repair facility and technician.
Trans 131.03(10)(b)2.2. A vehicle that fails the OBD inspection shall be reinspected after repair provided a readiness evaluation indicates that:
Trans 131.03(10)(b)2.a.
a. All applicable on-board tests are complete for the component for which the vehicle failed its prior inspection, and
Trans 131.03 Note
Note: For example, a catalytic monitor must be ready after a catalyst is repaired.
Trans 131.03(10)(c)
(c) If the vehicle passes the reinspection, the contractor shall retain all previously-issued vehicle inspection reports and issue a vehicle inspection report indicating compliance. If the vehicle does not pass the reinspection, the contractor shall issue a vehicle inspection report indicating non-compliance. If the owner or lessee requests a waiver of compliance from emission limitations, the waiver investigator shall review the request and shall either approve or deny the request in accord with s.
Trans 131.04. If approved, the waiver investigator shall retain all previously-issued vehicle inspection reports, except the latest on which the waiver is indicated as granted.
Trans 131.03(10)(d)
(d) The following limitations on the total number of inspections performed at no additional charge shall apply for each vehicle requiring compliance with this chapter:
Trans 131.03(10)(d)1.
1. A vehicle may receive no more than 2 reinspections. The reinspections shall occur within 30 days of initial inspection.
Trans 131.03(10)(d)2.
2. If the vehicle does not meet applicable emission inspection standards, the owner or lessee may apply for a waiver of compliance from these standards in accord with s.
Trans 131.04.
Trans 131.03(11)
(11)
Inspection prohibited. The inspector shall refuse to perform any inspection required by this section for any vehicle if any of the following apply:
Trans 131.03(11)(b)
(b) The vehicle is carrying explosives or other hazardous material which is recognized as a safety hazard by the contractor.
Trans 131.03(11)(c)
(c) The vehicle is towing a trailer or another vehicle which is considered a safety hazard by the contractor.
Trans 131.03(11)(d)
(d) Gasoline, oil or other fluid leaks are considered a safety hazard by the contractor.
Trans 131.03(11)(e)
(e) The vehicle exhibits excessive idle speed, in the judgment of the contractor.
Trans 131.03(11)(j)
(j) The vehicle is subject to a manufacturer's recall for emission problems and the recall repair has not been performed. Vehicles for which emission-related recall notices have been issued shall have the recall repairs completed prior to submitting the vehicle for inspection. The owners or lessees of these vehicles shall present proof of compliance with the recall notice at time of inspection, unless the emission-related recall notice has been issued within 45 days prior to submitting the vehicle for inspection. This paragraph applies to vehicles for which emission-related recall notices have been issued after January 1, 1995.
Trans 131.03(11)(k)
(k) The vehicle operator refuses to disclose the odometer reading to the inspector.
Trans 131.03(11)(m)
(m) Upon a reinspection, the vehicle operator fails to provide a properly completed repair form to the inspector, unless the repair information is reported electronically, upon performance of the repair.
Trans 131.03(11)(n)
(n) The vehicle exhibits any condition which is recognized as a safety hazard by the contractor, or any condition that appears to the contractor as making the vehicle unsafe for inspection.
Trans 131.03(11)(o)
(o) Vehicles shall be rejected from inspection if a scan of the vehicle's OBD II system reveals a “not ready" status for 3 or more readiness monitors on model year 1996 through model year 2000 vehicles, or for 2 or more readiness monitors on model year 2001 and newer vehicles, as provided in
40 CFR 85.2222 (c) (2).
Trans 131.03(12)
(12)
Reconstructed and homemade vehicles. Any nonexempt vehicle registered as reconstructed or homemade under s.
341.268, Stats., shall be inspected for compliance with requirements applicable to the model year of the vehicle as indicated on the vehicle's registration documents, unless the owner both requests that the vehicle be inspected by engine year and provides a completed MV2588, exchanged engine certification form, to the waiver investigator. In addition, the vehicle owner shall locate the engine number on the engine for purposes of engine year verification by the waiver investigator.
Trans 131.03(14)
(14)
Trucks and vans. All trucks and vans shall be inspected in accord with the standards applicable to the manufacturer's GVWR as indicated either in the vehicle's identification number or on the vehicle's doorpost. If there is no manufacturer's GVWR available, then the vehicle shall be inspected according to the registered GVWR as indicated on the vehicle's entry document described in sub.
(3).
Trans 131.03(15)(a)
(a) The operator of each vehicle inspected shall receive a vehicle inspection report, MV 2470, at the conclusion of the inspection. The vehicle inspection report data may also be reported electronically. The inspection report, or the vehicle inspection report data reported electronically, shall indicate:
Trans 131.03(15)(a)14.
14. Instructions indicating that the inspection report, together with the vehicle, shall be returned to any inspection station or other authorized inspection facility for reinspection to occur.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)15.
15. Space to indicate who repaired the vehicle, such as owner, repair facility or other private party.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)16.
16. Space to indicate the name, address and telephone number of the facility where repairs occurred.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)17.
17. Space to indicate the appropriate identification number of the recognized repair facility and technician, if available.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)20.
20. Space to indicate the emission-related repairs recommended, but not performed per owner's request.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)23.
23. Inspection station or other authorized inspection facility number, and inspector number if the inspection is performed by an inspector.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)24.
24. Emission inspection start time and the time of final emissions result determination.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)26.
26. Inspection number, such as initial, first reinspection, or subsequent reinspection number.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)28.
28. A statement indicating the availability of emission warranty coverage as provided in section 207 of the Clean Air Act.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)29.
29. A statement certifying that the inspection is performed in accordance with applicable federal regulations.
Trans 131.03(15)(a)31.
31. Other information as the department may reasonably require to enable it to determine compliance with this chapter, state laws, federal laws and regulations.
Trans 131.03(15)(b)
(b) Each operator of a vehicle failing the inspection shall receive an inspection report supplement containing repair, reinspection and waiver application instructions, as well as information on the possible causes of failure found during the inspection.
Trans 131.03(15)(c)
(c) Each operator of a vehicle failing the initial inspection shall receive a list of recognized automotive emission repair technicians and recognized repair facilities by area which includes information required under s.
Trans 131.15. This listing may include other consumer information useful in obtaining vehicle emission repair service.
Trans 131.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; am. (1) (a), (2) (intro.), (a), (b), (3) (intro.), (6) (a) 1., (7) (a) to (c), r. and recr. (2) (c), (6) (b), (c), cr. (2) (d), (6) (a) 4., r. (3) (f), (7) (d), (8), (9), renum. (3) (g) to (i) to be (f) to (h), (10) and (12) to be (12) and (14) and am. all, renum. (11) to be (13) and am. (b) and (c), renum. (8), (9) and (13) to be (10), (11) and (15) and r. and recr.,
Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; correction in (1) (d) and (7) (c) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, April, 1999, No. 520; am. (2) (b),
Register, August, 2000, No. 536, eff. 9-1-00; am. (4), (6) (b) 3., (7) (a) (intro.), (c), (9) (g), r. (6) (b) 8., (8) (g), (15) (a) 12., renum. (10) (b) to be (10) (b) 1., cr. (6) (d), (10) (b) 2., (11) (o),
Register, May, 2001, No. 545, eff. 6-1-01;
CR 01-121: am. (2) (a),
Register March 2002 No. 555, eff. 4-1-02;
CR 07-114: am. (title), (1) (a), (c), (2) (intro.) and (a), (3) (intro.), (d) and (h), (4), (6) (d) 1., 3., 5., 8. and 10., (10) (a) 2., (b) 2., (d) 2., (11) (m) to (o), (12), (13) (a), (14) and (15) (a) (intro.), 14. and 23., (b) and (c), r. and recr. (5), (6) (d) 2., r. (6) (a) 3., (b), Table 2 and (c), (d) 6., 7., and 9., (7) to (9), (10) (b) 1., (11) (a) and (g) to (i), (13) (b) to (d), (15) (a) 9. to 11. and 27.
Register June 2008 No. 630, eff. 7-1-08;
CR 10-088: am. (title), (4), (6) (title), (a) 1., 2., 4., (d) 2., 3., 5., and 8., (10) (a) 3. and (d) 2., (11) (title), (n) and (o) and (15) (a) 1., 2., 12., 23., 24. and 29.
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11;
2013 Wis. Act 363: r. (11) (L), am. (15) (c)
Register May 2014 No. 701, eff. 6-1-14.
Trans 131.04(1)(1)
Eligibility. A vehicle which fails the initial inspection, and which after repair or adjustment, or both, again fails the inspection, shall be eligible for a waiver of compliance valid until the next required inspection of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met:
Trans 131.04(1)(a)
(a) For all 1996 and newer model year vehicles which have not exceeded the terms of the manufacturer's emission performance or defect warranty coverage at the time of the scheduled emission inspection, the operator shall either present a written statement from a vehicle dealership or other manufacturer's designated agent declaring that the vehicle is not eligible for emission control system warranty work, or present a dated invoice indicating that the vehicle has received eligible emission control system warranty work.
Trans 131.04(1)(b)
(b) The emission related repairs and adjustments made to the vehicle's emission control system, including cost for parts and labor, have been performed on the vehicle within 180 days prior to renewal of annual registration or within 180 days of vehicle ownership change registration and such repairs and adjustments are indicated in the space provided on the vehicle inspection report by the person performing the repairs, unless the repair information is reported electronically, upon performance of the repair. If the labor for vehicle repair is performed without charge or cost, only the cost of replacement parts shall be indicated. An itemized receipt indicating the parts, labor cost, and date of purchase shall be provided to the waiver investigator.
Trans 131.04(1)(c)1.1. For all vehicles which have exceeded the terms of the manufacturer's emission performance or defect warranty coverage at the time of the scheduled emission inspection, the owner shall have emission related repairs performed on the vehicle at a recognized repair facility as defined in s.
Trans 131.02 (39) or by a recognized automotive emission repair technician as defined in s.
Trans 131.02 (38). The operator shall present a vehicle inspection report with the repair information section completed according to s.
Trans 131.03 (13), unless it is reported electronically, upon performance of the repair. The statement shall contain the actual cost of emission related repairs performed on the vehicle including itemized costs for parts and labor. If the labor for vehicle repair is performed without charge or cost, only the cost of replacement parts shall be indicated. An itemized receipt indicating the parts, labor cost and date of repair shall be provided to the waiver investigator.
Trans 131.04(1)(c)2.
2. Proof of recognized automotive emission repair technician training shall consist of either ASE certification in level L1, or valid documentation indicating successful completion of a WISETECH course under s.
Trans 131.16 or an equivalent program as determined by the department.
Trans 131.04(2)
(2)
Criteria. A vehicle which meets the eligibility requirements of sub.
(1) may receive a waiver of compliance valid until the next required inspection of the vehicle if it meets any one of the following conditions:
Trans 131.04(2)(b)
(b) Technical difficulties in the manufacturer's design or construction of the vehicle or restrictions imposed by the department on the operation of vehicles registered under s.
341.14 (1m), Stats., prevent emission inspection of the vehicle.
Trans 131.04(2)(c)
(c) After repairs are performed by a recognized automotive emission technician, a complete, documented, physical and functional diagnosis and inspection performed at a technical assistance center by the master automotive technician or at another facility by an inspector designated by the department to perform the functions of a technical assistance center shows that no additional emission related repairs could produce a passing result.
