Section 276.210  Visual Inspection Test Procedures

a)         Applicability 

Beginning February 1, 2012, the visual inspection test may be substituted for the OBD test for those vehicles identified in Section 13C-25(h) of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005.  The visual inspection test consists of a two-part test.  The first part of the visual inspection test consists of a visual examination of the MIL in the key-on/engine off position.  The second part of the visual inspection test consists of a visual examination of the MIL in the key on/engine on position.  The visual inspection test shall be performed in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this Section.

b)         Test Procedures

1)         Key on/engine off

The key on/engine off test starts with the ignition in the key off/engine off position.  The ignition shall then be turned to the key on/engine off position.  The inspector shall observe whether the MIL is illuminated. 

2)         Key on/engine on

The key on/engine on test starts with the ignition in the key on/engine off position.  The ignition shall then be turned to the key on/engine on position.  The inspector shall observe whether the MIL is continuously illuminated. 

c)         Pass/Fail Determination

A pass or fail determination is made for each part of the visual inspection test identified in subsection (b) based on a comparison of the test results to the visual inspection test standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240.202.

(Source:  Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 2257, effective January 30, 2012)