1 California Smog Check Continuous Testing Program Presented by: David Amlin California Bureau of Automotive Repair February 2007

2 OBD Continuous Testing Program Continuous electronic monitoring of OBD II-equipped vehicles using a wireless communications deviceContinuous electronic monitoring of OBD II-equipped vehicles using a wireless communications device Approximately 3000 vehicles are currently equipped with OBD II wireless communications devices and are in pilot programApproximately 3000 vehicles are currently equipped with OBD II wireless communications devices and are in pilot program Participants include fleets, taxis, and privately owned vehiclesParticipants include fleets, taxis, and privately owned vehicles Two companies are currently participating and a third is under evaluation. Other companies have contacted BAR and have been provided program requirements.Two companies are currently participating and a third is under evaluation. Other companies have contacted BAR and have been provided program requirements. Vehicles participating in pilot are exempt from biennial Smog Check requirementsVehicles participating in pilot are exempt from biennial Smog Check requirements Requires repairs within 45 days of MIL illuminationRequires repairs within 45 days of MIL illumination Provides BAR access to all PIDs and monitor statusProvides BAR access to all PIDs and monitor status

3 Example wireless OBD communications device

4 How the Device Works Device is plugged into to the OBD II connector in 1996 and newer vehiclesDevice is plugged into to the OBD II connector in 1996 and newer vehicles Transmits data to a database on the service provider’s website at pre-determined intervalsTransmits data to a database on the service provider’s website at pre-determined intervals Instantly transmits data to the database and notifies participant anytime the MIL is illuminatedInstantly transmits data to the database and notifies participant anytime the MIL is illuminated Tracks MIL and readiness status to determine when faults have been cleared and set to readyTracks MIL and readiness status to determine when faults have been cleared and set to ready Allows participants to access their vehicles’ performance information on the service provider’s websiteAllows participants to access their vehicles’ performance information on the service provider’s website

5Benefits ConvenienceConvenience Closely monitor problem vehiclesClosely monitor problem vehicles Potential to improve IM cost effectivenessPotential to improve IM cost effectiveness Identifies problems when they occur vs. every two yearsIdentifies problems when they occur vs. every two years For business fleets, this lets fleet administrators know when vehicles have problems so they can be corrected soonerFor business fleets, this lets fleet administrators know when vehicles have problems so they can be corrected sooner Builds pattern failure databaseBuilds pattern failure database Participants can access OBD diagnostic information, allowing them to make better informed vehicle maintenance & repair decisionsParticipants can access OBD diagnostic information, allowing them to make better informed vehicle maintenance & repair decisions

6 OBD CTP Communications Vehicle owner notified via of vehicle problem.

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19 STi Network Overview Remote Link Remote OBD Link is installed once in the vehicle. It continuously communicates with the vehicle's OBD system and temporarily stores this information for transmission to Remote OBD Access Points. Remote OBD Link is installed once in the vehicle. It continuously communicates with the vehicle's OBD system and temporarily stores this information for transmission to Remote OBD Access Points. Access Points with Hot-Spots Stationary and Mobile Remote OBD Access Points with Hot-Spots covering highly frequented traffic locations, collect information from the vehicle's Remote OBD Link. The Remote OBD Access Points transfer the data to the Remote OBD VID System. Stationary and Mobile Remote OBD Access Points with Hot-Spots covering highly frequented traffic locations, collect information from the vehicle's Remote OBD Link. The Remote OBD Access Points transfer the data to the Remote OBD VID System. Vehicle Inspection Database (VID) Remote OBD VID collects all the program data and provides for communications with motorists, government and regulatory agencies, and more. The Remote OBD VID can be fully integrated with an existing I/M program VID. Remote OBD VID collects all the program data and provides for communications with motorists, government and regulatory agencies, and more. The Remote OBD VID can be fully integrated with an existing I/M program VID.

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