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Will inoperative traction control cause a MD inspection fail?
My friend gave her brother her old car (Cadillac SLS). The traction control light is lit. The Cadillac forums say that this is a common issue with this model. Apparently a $3,000 control unit will fix the problem.
Is this cause for not passing Maryland inspection. The brakes work just fine.
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Which inspection? New registration or bi-annual emissions/safety inspection?
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In MD, any "check engine" lights will usually interfere with both State Inspection (for tag & registration) and Emissions Testing. Waivers are possible for certain things, but the process can be a PIA to find someone bright enough to understand that the car isn't unsafe or devastating to the atmosphere. But some causes probably cannot be waived. Not sure about your case.
If the car happens to be 1994 or older, they may be able to register as "Historic" (over 20 years old), which alleviates any inspections. Although there are driving limitations specified, which is not a big deal if the car isn't a daily driver. I believe I read earlier that MD may be considering some changes to the law, maybe increasing eligibility to 25 years.
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- Tony P. Currently - 1984 944 SP2 racer - 1977 911 KM Special vintage racer - 2012 Cayman R (also the wife's) - 2000 Boxster S (now mine) - 1995 993 (garage queen) - 2007 Cayman S (wife's track beast) - 2017 F350 (tow monster) - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Gone but not forgotten - 1989 944S2 - 1979 RX7 - 1986 944 - 1991 944S2 (in car heaven...) - 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now) |
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The car is a 1996 and this is so he can register it in his name
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Howard 2003 996TT 1993 Mini Cooper (SOLD) 1974 Datsun 260z, 1997 911, 1988 911 |
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Just pull the bulb out or put black electrical tape over it (inside).
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Stephen www.salazar-racing.com 1970 914/6 - 3.0L GT 1983 911SC - 3.32L IROC 1984 930 2008 S2R1000, dirt bikes (some gas, some electric), Sherco trials bike Sold: 2001 Boxster (hers), 2003 996tt x50 , SpecE30, 1996 E36M3 GTS2 racecar, 2015 Mustang GT |
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I also believe that MD has some allowable titling/registering exceptions from Inspection if the car is transferring within family members. I know that I was able to pass a Focus SVT to my son without an inspection. Not sure if still applies between siblings. Another option might be to consider joint ownership, with both names on the title [ADDING CLARIFICATION: If the car is already titled/registered in MD, this might work. Will not work if transfering title/registration from another State]. That might facilitate getting insurance. And in 2 years, the title/registration could be converted to a Historic tag (unless the rules change), at which point it could also be put in one name.
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- Tony P. Currently - 1984 944 SP2 racer - 1977 911 KM Special vintage racer - 2012 Cayman R (also the wife's) - 2000 Boxster S (now mine) - 1995 993 (garage queen) - 2007 Cayman S (wife's track beast) - 2017 F350 (tow monster) - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Gone but not forgotten - 1989 944S2 - 1979 RX7 - 1986 944 - 1991 944S2 (in car heaven...) - 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now) Last edited by HoodPin; 03-14-2014 at 11:11 AM. |
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I am trying to sell my M3 to my uncle so discussed this topic with Normans Tag and Title yesterday. A car can transfer from parent to child or from one spouse to another without getting inspected. Siblings, uncles, still require inspections.
I was told the basic rule is if the car has it, it should work. I am curious about a cracked fog light that works. I should know in a few hours...
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Years ago when I lived in MD, I failed inspection because the "FASTEN SEAT BELT" reminder light on my 914's dashboard had a burnt out bulb.
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George 2004 BMW 325iT 1998 MB E300 turbo Vindaloo Racing FTW!! 944's are fun When the Wright brothers set out to create a flying machine, Science told them it was impossible. |
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When I had my 951 inspected here years ago it failed because brake pad wear light was on. I had pulled the wear sensors because I tracked the car so much and they're a PITA. Technician understood but said the light has to be off before he could pass it. He didn't care what caused the light to go off, so I just re-installed the wear sensor connectors, cut the wires, and twisted them to complete the circuit. He was happy with that.
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Jerome Welte '97 Spec Boxster '20 Nissan Titan XD |
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I know several people who have gotten cars (mostly bmws) through inspection w/ black tape...
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Stephen www.salazar-racing.com 1970 914/6 - 3.0L GT 1983 911SC - 3.32L IROC 1984 930 2008 S2R1000, dirt bikes (some gas, some electric), Sherco trials bike Sold: 2001 Boxster (hers), 2003 996tt x50 , SpecE30, 1996 E36M3 GTS2 racecar, 2015 Mustang GT |
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