Selling a vehicle that won't pass emissions

[ray1970]

How much does he want for it

I don't know. I'd have to ask him. I imagine if we fixed the check engine light and a couple of small things someone on Craigslist would give us $1500 for it. As is, who knows.

[sportbikeco]

Check engine light being on does not make it fail emissions, its all about the sniffer readings.

[ray1970]

Check engine light being on does not make it fail emissions, its all about the sniffer readings.

Thanks for the info. I'm actually worried that the intermittent cylinder misfire is what's going to fail it.

[brutal]

Check engine light being on does not make it fail emissions, its all about the sniffer readings.

Pretty sure they now will not pass a vehicle that has an active CEL.

[Irving]

Pretty sure they now will not pass a vehicle that has an active CEL.

This was true, but I think they changed it back.

[brutal]

This was true, but I think they changed it back.

I looked it up and you and sportbikeco are right.

I stand corrected. CEL is only noted on the forms.

I guess I shouldn't have bothered clearing mine before I went in (TC lock up failure).

[glock21]

My truck just passed last month with my check engine light on. I don't know how nut it did. I have 2 bad o2 sensors and my mass air flow was weak.

[JohnTRourke]

so, the law requires you to get an emissions test if you are selling it within the area. Most people have no freaking clue that this is required. Esp on old POS cheap cars.

I'd just sell it, if they ask for it, then hem and haw and say you don't have time, may not pass, blah blah blah
if they don't ask, well, caveat emptor. You have no idea where they are going to register it anyway.

BTW, all used cars are sold as is.

Me, I always ask for it, if you haven't done it, I want $500 to $1000 off but again most people have no clue.

[TFOGGER]

Full coverage insurance. Mysterious electrical fire. Kidding!

[Great-Kazoo]

Full coverage insurance. Mysterious electrical fire. Kidding!

JEWISH LIGHTING Oh vey.